Much has been written about the difference between good managers and great leaders, including on the debate as to whether leadership can indeed be learned. Michael Schutzler provides a detailed and yet concise roadmap on the topic, one that would benefit anyone committed to making the transition from a good manager to a great leader (and even leaders dedicated to further honing their skills). Michael makes a convincing case that one can indeed learn to lead -- at least those committed to do the work.
I've found most leadership gurus' writing on the topic to be either too theoretical or, frankly, too verbose. This book is unique in that it reduces the art of leadership to several key elements with bite-sized and manageable concepts that one can easily use to practice his/her skills. While there's no implication that the path is easy, there's plenty of meaningful material to offer even the most seasoned executive the opportunity to grow and improve their leadership skills (e.g., by something as simple as practicing the art of effective listening). These opportunities are referenced in a writing style that's clear, simple and targeted. Michael Schutzler provides many real life examples to which the reader can relate, avoiding the academia that plagues so many books on the topic.
If every executive made a commitment to utilize even one or two of the practical concepts suggested by this book, at a minimum we'd benefit from a far more functional (and respectful) workplace. I suspect we'd also substantially improve productivity and the likelihood of successful execution of a business plan.
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