The First Two Rules of Leadership

How to achieve extraordinary results with class How can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk provides a clear path to increased results and higher job satisfaction for the leader and the people he is leading. Written for the leader who wants to do great things, but is overwhelmed with the complexities of leading, it is a book with a very simple message: think your decisions through and take care of your team. Written by bestselling author David Cottrell, The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk offers tried-and-true leadership strategies that stand the test of time all of which you can put into practice today to positive results. The principles discussed apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, and even homes. By following the two rules outlined in the book's title, you'll improve morale, decrease turnover, increase your own job satisfaction, and have a whole lot more fun leading. Lead with confidence and class Make better decisions and develop synchronization on your team Coach smart, deal with poor performers, and focus on what's really important Listen to your team, encourage positive performance, and attack complacency You can lead your team to achieve extraordinary results! The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk gives you the expert tips and tricks you need to treat your team with dignity and respect so you can all enjoy the benefits of winning with class.

How to achieve extraordinary results with classHow can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk provides a clear path to increased results and higher job satisfaction for the leader and the people he is leading. Written for the leader who wants to do great things, but is overwhelmed with the complexities of leading, it is a book with a very simple message: think your decisions through and take care of your team.Written by bestselling author David Cottrell, The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk offers tried-and-true leadership strategies that stand the test of time--all of which you can put into practice today to positive results. The principles discussed apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, and even homes. By following the two rules outlined in the book's title, you'll improve morale, decrease turnover, increase your own job satisfaction, and have a whole lot more fun leading.* Lead with confidence and class* Make better decisions and develop synchronization on your team* Coach smart, deal with poor performers, and focus on what's really important* Listen to your team, encourage positive performance, and attack complacencyYou can lead your team to achieve extraordinary results! The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk gives you the expert tips and tricks you need to treat your team with dignity and respect--so you can all enjoy the benefits of winning with class.

Introduction viiDon't Be Stupid 1Don't Be Stupid--Hire Smart 3Don't Be Stupid--Coach Smart 11Don't Be Stupid--Deal with the Sleeping Stars 21Don't Be Stupid--Synchronize 29Don't Be Stupid--Concentrate 39Don't Be Stupid--Value Integrity 53Don't Be a Jerk 65Don't Be a Jerk--Listen Up 69Don't Be a Jerk--Make a Decision 79Don't Be a Jerk--Answer Why 89Don't Be a Jerk--Encourage 97Don't Be a Jerk--Attack Complacency 105Don't Be a Jerk--Lead with Confidence 113Winning with Class 123Notes 127Acknowledgments 131About the Author 133Three Ways to Bring The First Two Rules of Leadership into Your Organization 135Everyone Needs to Lead 137The First Two Rules of Leadership Package 139Other Books by David Cottrell 141Index 143