Leaders Ought to Know: 11 Ground Rules for Common Sense Leadership

by Phillip Van Hooser

Globally acclaimed leadership development expert, Phillip Van Hooser, teaches the ground rules of common sense leadershipThere are just some things every leader ought to know - like how to earn an employee's respect, how to be truthful and be taken seriously as a leader. Leaders should also realize and recognize the negative habits and counter-productive behaviors that can be their downfall. Certain to be one of your top books on personal leadership development , Leaders Ought To Know will get all leaders -- new leaders, mid-level or executive managers -- familiar with the ground rules of leadership. Kick start your company's leadership development program with this common sense guide from Phillip Van Hooser, a top leadership development expert -- learn how to do more of the right things while avoiding the common leadership mistakes that trip up so many.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Phillip Van Hooser, MBA, CSP, CPAE is committed to helping organizations transform their business outcomes by transforming the talent of their people.

He is an award-winning keynote speaker and author on leadership, service and communication. His titles include Leaders Ought To Know: 11 Ground Rules for Common Sense Leadership and We Need to Talk: Building Trust When Communicating Gets Critical.

His popular customer service book, Willie’s Way: 6 Secrets for Wooing, Wowing and Winning Customers and Their Loyalty, re-releasing Sep 3, 2019, offers business leaders and frontline staff a chance to reconnect with the fundamentals of good sales and customer service.

In 2014, Phil started a non-profit initiative for the development of rural-area millennial leaders, Vision 2050. Calling it one of the most rewarding efforts he's ever been part of, Phil serves as advisor, leadership instructor, mentor and coach for 25 to 35 year olds seeking leadership growth and training.

Phil enjoys pheasant hunting, teaching his 7 grandkids some new trick or joke, and exploring diners and dives with his wife, Susan!

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Reviews

[Win Dunwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written reminder to lead with "care"

[Aneil · Rating 1 out of 5]

Simplistic, poorly written, and full of trite examples. Skip it.