The Unofficial Guide to Power Management

If you could have only one book to help you become a masterful manager or consultant, this should be it. At first I read this book - then I started studying it. When facing a management problem sit down and thumb through this book. You'll certainly find an idea that will put you on the right track.

I'm in Alan's Private Roster Mentor Program and gave him this feedback on the book in June 2006: I just gave away my 7th dog-eared copy of this book and bought a nice shiny new copy for myself. I don't know whether you're prouder of one of your books vs. others, but I'm telling you that when it comes to "doing consulting" this book has been the most valuable tool I've had for a long time. I owe you praise and thanks, and I owe it to my clients to improve their condition with this knowledge. Thanks again, Alan, for giving so much back to consulting.

Alan Weiss tells it like it is. If you want to learn from one of the best...read EVERYTHING Alan Weiss writes! Alan's insights and experience are second to none. I personally own just about every book Alan Weiss has written. He is not only a consultant's consultant, but he is also a gifted writer as well. Alan Weiss's advice, insights and knowledge will take years off your learning curve. This book is a must for your library. Lenny Laskowski, Author of National Best Selling Book: "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" President of LJL Seminars(tm)

This is a wonderful approach to leadership and holistic management of yourself first, then your associates.This book contains many specific examples and exercises in the context of a larger, people based approach to living a successful business and personal life.The "Power Managing" in the book title may give a false impression. This is not about the exercise of power or manipulating people, but rather the attainment of authentic power through developing, encouraging, and empowering others to attain the results that managers are accountable for.The book is a very flowing read. The information is complete, but precise and with very little fluff or over-explaination. The author follows his own advice in that the written communication is definitely pithy.The information is also very segmented. I can envision myself keeping this title handy for future reference on specific topics or individual issues. Again, while the information is very succint and starightforward, it is at the same time very complete and relevant to current conditions.I have found myself contemplating lately whether addititonal formal college training would be a benefit to my development and performance. I was very interested to find the author's recommendation regarding learning to advise away from this option.His other advice is just as relevant to current realities in the business environment.