If the name Jack Stahl is not familiar to you, he’s a former, very successful CEO at both Revlon and Coca-Cola. During his time at both companies boosts in profits and overall performance was considered to be quite positive. Jack Stahl is known in the business world as a true, successful leader so he obviously knows what leadership skills to build and areas to develop in. His new book Lessons on Leadership: The 7 Fundamental Management Skills for Leaders at all Levels shares Stahl’s experience and the interesting methodology for leadership he's developed over the years.
Now, I believe there is a reason to read books by solid, proven leaders. They’ve already shown they have got what it takes to make it in business. Who else would you want to trust with shaping your leadership development? I want to learn from “doers” – outstanding individuals who’ve been challenged to lead in the moment, actively developed teams and shaped organizations, who persevered during challenging times in an increasingly complicated and political business world. There is no substitute for being in the trenches, working through issues, responding to the overwhelming number of issues, risks and challenges, and then understanding how complex the business is – all the pieces of the business pie. A solid leader should understand the importance of setting and achieving solid goals while also learning what is and isn’t working, and that’s what makes this new book by Jack Stahl a gem.
Stahl’s book discusses his proven leadership methodology and outlines seven leadership themes he believes are key to being a success in business. They are focused on helping one become a complete leader – someone who is engaged in every facet of the business. Here are the seven pieces of the leadership pie discussed:
- Leadership and Management
- Creating a High Capacity Organization
- Developing People
- Brand Positioning with Customers
- Customer Relationship Management
- Financial Strategy and Management
- Influencing People
As far as books on leadership go, I found Lessons On Leadership to be an interesting, insightful read. Stahl’s book could be a virtual handbook on how-to lead a company, and his experience and advice come though clearly. It’s a pretty easy read and I found myself appreciating the anecdotes and advice based on Stahl’s own experience, since they made the leadership insights feel more real. I also loved that the book wasn’t heavy, tedious, boring or full of complicated theories and rambling rhetoric.
If you’re looking for your next book on leadership definitely check out Jack Stahl’s Lessons On Leadership. You’ll find great information on what to do, good questions to ask, and an excellent seven step methodology written by a proven leader in the real world. I believe anyone will benefit from reading Lessons On Leadership as there is a ton of useful info packed into this comprehensive book on leadership. Additional resources: Leadership Books, Lessons On Leadership, Personal Growth, Jack Stahl
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