You're in Charge...What Now? [Paperback]

Gerald M. Czarnecki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2003

This book is for those who, day in and day out, lead the people whose work produces results. Gerald Czarnecki provides leaders with the seven steps to success, all of which tie to the mnemonic word LEADERS: Love -- Friends Like but Leaders Love; Expectations -- Setting the Bar Sets the Tone; Assignment -- Square Pegs in Round Holes Never Fit!; Development -- The Good Get Better, the Best Excel!; Evaluation -- Leaders Succeed by Making Judgements; Rewards -- An Organisation Elicits the Behaviour It Rewards; Self-Work Leaders Must Lead Themselves. Whether you lead a team of colleagues or run your own small company with seven employees, this book will help you to achieve peak performance results and give you the edge needed to achieve your goals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I loved this book." -- Rhoda Olsen, President & COO Great Clips, Inc.

"Managers are a dime-a-dozen, but leaders are priceless. Any manager would be wise to study Gerald's advice." -- Jeff Taylor, Founder and Chairman Monster.com

"Outstanding reading for first time managers as they strive to expand their leadership capacity." -- Edward B. Rust Jr., Chairman & CEO State Farm Insurance Companies

"Recently appointed to your first position leading others? This book is for you!" -- Jerry I. Porras, Lane Professor of Organizational Behavior and Change Emeritus Graduate School of Business, Stanford University Co-author of Built to Last

"This book is full of practical insights and tips to make you a more effective leader." -- Ram Charan, Consultant to CEOs and Board of Directors Co-author of Execution

A digestible (171 pages) and carefully structured book packed with insights on what it means to be a Work Leader. -- Bestbooks.biz

You're In Charge...What Now? is especially commended reading for those new in positions of managerial corporate responsibility. -- Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

Written by an expert on Human Resources, You're in Charge...What Now? is a incredible tool for anyone in a managerial position.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Griffin Publishing Group (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580001092
• ISBN-13: 978-1580001090
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #988,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gerry Czarnecki (also known as "The Leadership Czar") is the co-founder of The National Leadership Institute (NLI), Chairman of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Florida Chapter, President & CEO of O2 Media, and the Chairman, CEO of The Deltennium Group, nationally recognized for offering leadership consulting, career coaching, financial planning and investment management services. Gerry also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of State Farm Insurance Company and Del Global Technology, Inc., and is Chairman of the Audit Committee of each company. He is a member of the Board of Directors of State Farm Bank and State Farm Fire & Casualty; and Chairman of the Board of Aftersoft, Inc. He is also a member of the advisory board for Private Capital, Inc.

With over 40 years of experience as a leader, C level and senior executive in Fortune 100 companies (like IBM and Bank of America), privately held companies, closely held public companies and large and small non-profits, Gerry has been consistently committed to sharing his experience and vision by coaching organizations to achieve peak performance through effective leadership, focused strategy, superior organization and sound financial management. His enlightening management philosophy has led to the writing of his books: "Success Principles for Leaders", "You're in Charge...what now?", "You're a non-profit director...what now?" and his most recent creation, "Lead with Love", due to publish April, 2010.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CPA Review, October 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: You're in Charge...What Now? (Paperback)

As a CPA-trained professional, one of my greatest managerial challenges was making the transition from a technician to a manager and a leader. I wish I had this book to guide me through that difficult process. My learning curve would have been much faster and certainly more successful. I highly recommend this book to first-time supervisors, as well as experienced managers. The concepts and lessons are intuitive, insightful and timeless. This is required reading for anyone who has responsibility for managing other individuals.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A positively charged and energetic guide, September 23, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You're in Charge...What Now? (Paperback)

You're In Charge... What Now?: Seven Essential Steps For Work Leader Success by Gerald M. Czarnecki (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Deltennium Group) is a bulletin-point oriented instructional guide for business managers, which emphasizes such tenets as assigning people to the tasks that best suit them; learning to think for oneself; rely on one's own judgement; setting one's expectations high for optimal performance, and much, much more. A positively charged and energetic guide to promoting a productive and upbeat work environment, You're In Charge...What Now? is especially commended reading for those new in positions of managerial corporate responsibility.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "MUST HAVE" FOR ANY MANAGER, September 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: You're in Charge...What Now? (Paperback)

I have been recently promoted to management within a large and growing retail chain. I have been faced with many new challenges and my district manager recommended this book. I have found it of great use. Mr. Czarnecki instills the "Seven Steps" through each chapter that promotes the mnemonic word LEADERS (Love, Expectations, Assignment, Development Evaluation, Rewards, and Self). It is very strait forward, packed with tips and case studies that deal with the real world."Work Leaders" has helped me with the transition to a management role. It will continue to assist me as I grow as a LEADER and lead my store and staff into the busiest time of the year,"the Holiday Season in the Retail World".