The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk

How can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? Don’t be stupid. Don’t be a jerk provides a clear path to improved results and improved job satisfaction for the leader and the people he is leading.

A leader’s results are an accumulation of information, wise decisions, and the creation of an atmosphere where people will become their very best. Don’t be stupid. Don’t be a jerk. is written for the front-line leader who wants be a great leader but is overwhelmed with the complexities of his leadership. It is a book with a simple message – think your decisions through and take care of your team. What you will learn in this book is tried and true regardless of the strategic focus of the time. Likewise, the principles apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, even homes. The book introduces two simple rules for leaders who want to win with class:

1. Don’t be stupid. Make better choices and develop synchronization on your team, coach smart, deal with poor performers, focus on what is really important, hire the best and lead with integrity.

2. Don’t be a jerk. Listen to your team, answer why, make a decision, encourage positive performance, attack complacency, and lead with confidence.

If you are a leader who wants to improve morale on your team, decrease turnover, increase your own job satisfaction, improve results, and have a whole lot more fun leading, this book is for you. Don’t be stupid. Don’t be a jerk. provides specific tips on how you can make better decisions and treat your team with dignity and respect at the same time.