Guiding Principles for Leadership and Professional Success, 5/e, presents and discusses some principles that can guide both aspiring and experienced leaders to lead their groups effectively, peacefully, and productively. The intent is that you will find strategies and tactics that you can use immediately in your work situation. You will find the book to be a “quick read,” but we hope that some of the principles will cause you to have a “long think.”
The overall focus is on developing positive leadership skills, and on avoiding behaviors that undermine good leadership. Consequently, you will also find both “do’s” and “don’ts.”
Although the principles discussed in this book are geared primarily towards an organizational context, almost all are applicable to all types of leadership situations and positions. And, most of the suggestions are simply common sense.