Leaders Guide15 Essential Ski

This is one of the most enlightening books on leadership that I have read recently. I particularly enjoyed the straightforward, no-nonsense, and thorough approach used. Not only are a multitude of skills covered (15), the book frames them within the context of doing what's best everyday for your team members and organization, and doing these right things with a great attitude - filled with integrity and purpose.I believe this book is worth the investment, because you will gain so much in return. I encourage new and seasoned managers alike to read it.S. Rollins, Project Manager

This has got to be one of the most comprehensive and concise leadership books available. Its treatment of leadership and management skills (a distinction it makes throughout the book) is easily understood, lacking of theory overload, and made for the person who needs it: the everyday supervisor and manager in either the profit or nonprofit sectors (I am in government).This book will make a strong impression on you and its contents will be with you always. Highly recommend it.

I can not say enough good things about The Leader's Guide.The author Ponder examines such leadership responsibilities as problem solving, communication, teamwork, project management and conflict resolution.It takes a lot for a book to impress me and this one does. Top executives, supervisors and beginning managers will all find this guide helpful. It's easy to read, the core message essential and everything in it reprsents the foundation of sound leadership. Ponder's work has the potential of making exceptional leaders out of the ordinary, teaching individuals how to best apply their individual talents to build optimum performance organizations. A handy reference that belongs on every executive's bookshelf. For that matter, I think students and parents alike would easily benefit from reading the material as it provides a breadth of useful information.Order it with confidence and be assured that it will deliver. Definitely an A1 investment.

Our company has been successfully using this book in its management development classes this year. The book provides thorough overviews and detailed advice on the relevant issues and skills facing supervisors and team members today --- it doesn't discuss everything under the realm of leadership because you can't discuss everything in one book. It precisely points you in the right directions, because success at management depends ultimately upon ourselves.If you're looking for a smart and practical approach to leadership and teamwork, this is it.

I truly enjoyed this book because it approaches all of the major areas needed by supervisors and team members. It quickly covers what we need to know, and then points us in the right directions on the 15 skills.Highly recommend it, especially for New Managers or those without any type of formal training. It's direct, full of info, and easy to implement.