If you’re tired of the same old rehash in the annual slew of leadership books, there’s a clear, concise, and practical tome coming out next week, penned by Jack Stahl, former president of Coca-Cola and CEO of Revlon. The book is Lessons on Leadership: The 7 Fundamental Management Skills for Leaders at All Levels (release date: July 3).

I have to admit, when I first received this book for review I anticipated the ‘theoretical prose’ that’s so prevalent in books on leadership.

I was pleasantly proven wrong.

Although Stahl writes mainly from his experiences at Coca-Cola and Revlon, by no means are they narrow perspectives. And, by no means is what Stahl has to say only for executives of large companies. This book is applicable for leaders in any organization—or those that want to be.

Whereas Gary Harpst’s Book Six Disciplines for Excellence (see my review) is about managing the growth of a business, Stahls book is about being a leader in one (the two books actually compliment each other quite well). 

Stahl provides compelling truths about the need for a clear, focused strategy; measurable objectives, and communicating both of those with enthusiasm throughout the organization.

He also talks about the flow of information and reporting systems, and perhaps most importantly, developing the people around you who can help the organization achieve its goals.

Stahl doesn’t use corporate-speak; this is down to earth stuff. And he doesn’t just tell us what to do, he tells us what questions to ask and why we need to ask them. He also tells us these things based on a train-load of experience.

I believe any leader in any company could learn from what Lessons on Leadership has to say. It hits the shelves next week.
 

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