Rick makes some excellent and interesting points; his book is worth reading. Unfortunately, he is not a very good writer. Shorter sentences written in the active voice would have made this book a much easier read. In spite of his amateurish writing style, Rick has much to offer. A good editor would have helped...a lot. Spell check can't fix everything (if you are referring to a vast number of people, the word to use is "horde," not "hoard."). Still, it is worth reading through the jello to get Rick's perspective on leadership.
An eye opener for leadership
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book opened my door to leadership by drawing the line between leadership and management.
Solid read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Very succinctly states the requirements for a leader and the road to accomplish them. Very well written by a man who has done the work required to become a true leader.
Leadership
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is short and yet filled with help for new leaders. It covers how to be successful at leadership tasks, and it explains very well why many leaders cannot move into leadership positions. I was very impressed with it. It's a good "starter book" for the 7 habits by Covey.
Much, much more than another "how-to" book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This is one of the most thought provoking books on leadership and management I've read in a long time! (I'm a "reading machine", reading a book a week.)Rick very effectively demonstrates his 5 essential from familar historical events. He makes an excellent point that it is hard, but crucial, to keep all 5 essential "going" at the same time.
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