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How To Unleash The Power of People
Simonton
Associates – 1995 shareware ebook (163 pages if printed on 81/2”
X 11” paper)
Available at http://www.bensimonton.com/
Author Bennet S. Simonton
Library of Congress Catalog Number 95-092396
Ben Simonton is not your typical author
on the subject of leadership. His military background and personal experiences
have allowed him to offer a different perspective on the topics of leadership
and followership. How to Unleash The Power of People
is not your typical book. First of all it is a shareware ebook that can
be downloaded, read and purchased ($10 US) from Simonton’s website. Secondly,
it reflects the experiences and conviction of an author who candidly admits
that a personal conversion toward the importance of workers occurred in
his life. He writes with the knowledge that early in his career he made many
mistakes and false assumptions. His own personal growth has made Simonton
fervent about his discoveries regarding leadership. He is passionate about his
beliefs and you can feel the passion through his writing. This is especially
demonstrated in Simonton’s emphasis on the importance of values and high
standards.
The book has 9 chapters and two
appendixes. The first six chapters provide Simonton’s view of basic leadership
knowledge and understanding. Within these chapters he outlines what he refers
to as 5Star people. How to
Unleash The Power of People was written to provide the specific tools for
any leader to turn themselves and others into “5Star Superstars”. The final
three chapters discuss the practical application of this knowledge. In these
final chapters the author defines what he believes to be the “two most
important mechanisms” for a leader to know and apply. These are GOTYP (Go Out To Your People) and Group Meetings.
The appendixes compliment the original chapters with a candid discussion on successfully
dealing with various workplace conditions and changing personal behaviors.
If you are looking for a book that
boldly challenges much of the contemporary theory presented by management
consultants, How to Unleash The Power of People will stimulate your
thinking and may alter how you view both leadership and followership. It is
written in a gritty and “no nonsense” style that is not afraid to tackle tough
issues or concepts.
As a shareware ebook you may find this
publication easier to read if printed. This is easy to do and will totally
print about 163 pages if printed on 8 ˝” X 11” paper.
To read an exclusive interview
with author Ben Simonton, including his comments on this book, please click here!
weLEAD rating highly recommended
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