Leadership Rules
How to Become the Leader You Want to Be
Published on 15. November 2010
176 pages
978-0-470-93170-7 (ISBN)
Description
An inspiring business fable that champions leadership for theEveryman
From bestselling author Chris Widener comes a compelling newstory showing what you give and get when you lead. The storyfollows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who, recently separatedfrom his wife and demoted at work, must relocate to a ruralfactory-town in Texas. There, Mike encounters the deep-rootedtraditions of Texas high school football, and in the process learnseverything business school didn't teach him about leadership fromthe most influential man in town-the local high school footballcoach.
* Highlights the Four Rules of Leadership: You Get What YouExpect, You Get What You Model, You Get What You Reward, and YouGet What You Work For
* Advises readers, in an accessible teaching style, on how totailor the Rules to their own circumstances
* Includes reflection questions as a tool to guide readers inenriching their work life, family relationships, and socialinteractions
Leadership Rules is an engaging, refreshing tale thatimparts leadership lessons easily applied to both work life andyour interpersonal relationships.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Leadership Rules "This is a fast-moving, entertaining book that weaves thebest leadership lessons into an enjoyable story that changes youforever." --Brian Tracy, author of Eat thatFrog! and No Excuses! "Leadership Rules is a quick and fun read thatteaches powerfully simple rules of leadership that anyone canfollow and apply. You'll love the story and love the lessons youlearn!" --Darren Hardy, Publisher SUCCESS magazine, author of The Compound Effect "Leadership Rules is an engaging story that teachesthe simplicity of effective leadership. The four rules ChrisWidener reveals to you are ones that you can immediately put intopractice. They will change you and your organization!"--Jeffrey J. Fox, author of How To Be a FierceCompetitor and RAIN "We've all heard that sometimes the best things comein the smallest packages, and Chris Widener definitely delivers ina big way in Leadership Rules. Chris shows heisn't just an incredible leader, but a captivatingstoryteller too, wrapping his leadership principles in the form ofan entertaining and heartfelt story--proving yet again he hasthe power to inspire a generation of leaders. LeadershipRules is a book for everyone, from an individual hoping tomaximize personal potential, to the high-powered executive hopingto motivate thousands." --Greg Provenzano, Presidentand Co-Founder, ACN "Once again Chris Widener provides the reader afascinating story. The reader will savor time tested principles ofleadership by example. This is a must read in the arsenal of anyaspiring leader!" --David Humphrey, President, ILDGlobal "I love books that have business stories with meaningfultake-aways. They're fun to read yet provide actions that helpimprove me and my business. ChrisWidener's Leadership Rules is a simple readwith simple, practical rules that will help you become a betterleader of people." --Dr. Tony Alessandra, authorof The NEW Art of Managing People and ThePlatinum Rule "Fundamental principles captured in a warm-hearted storyline. Quickly digested. Harder to apply. Recommended for those whointend to create cultures of personal responsibility and winners inbusiness and life." --Dianna Booher, author, TheVoices of Authority and Booher's Rules of BusinessGrammarMore details
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01/2011
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Person
Chris Widener is an internationally known speaker and the authorof six books, including the New York Times and Wall Street Journalbest-seller The Angel Inside and The Art of Influence. He is aregular contributor to Success magazine and has his own e-zine.From his participation in sports growing up, to being a successfulchurch planter, police chaplain, and small business owner, Widenerhas demonstrated the leadership lessons he writes about and teachesaround the globe.
For more information, please visit www.chriswidener.com
Content
Introduction.
THE STORY.
THE LESSONS.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
