Quite simply, The Feiner Points of Leadership by Michael Feiner is one of the best leadrship books I have ever read. If you know me, you know that I hate Pepsi, but as a former Pepso Co. executive, Feiner gives 50 leadership laws that are just so true.
Here are some highlights:
- What gets rewarded determines what the real values of your organization are
- Leaders show people they are building a cathedral, not just cutting stone
- Commitment means that to get loyalty, you must give loyalty
- People need to know the score, to know how they're doing
- Start with the assumption that you're the problem. Don't assume evil intent unless you see it
- If change is not presented as a burning platform decision, it can't hope to succeed
- Leaders cannot delegate responsibility for implementing change
- If you can't tell anyone what you're doing, don't do it
This is just a few quotes. The truth is, my copy of this book is filled with blue ink from underlining, stars, arrows, and any other symbol to show a great thought. This is a must read for any leader. Absolutely fantastic book!
I'll take this to be your inevitable admission of the superiority of Pepsi.
Posted by: Bill LaMorey | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 08:43 AM