{"product_id":"stop-the-monkey-business-david-l-cleveland-9781958405215","title":"Stop the Monkey Business: Eight WTFs That Can Make or Break You as a Leader and Manager","description":"In Cleveland's Primer to become a great leader, he makes it clear that WTF doesn't stand for Win The future.\u003cbr\u003eCompelling cases are made for why: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecution eats Strategy for Breakfast. There is a reason there are thousands of successful companies that can't even spell strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Truth Will Set You Free, especially when it comes to dealing with problem employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo one should have the authority to disappoint a customer, \u003cb\u003eever\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccession Planning without first building the right Organization is like building a home without a plan. Hey! You're not running a kool-aid stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting Core Values that don't focus on your customer's needs and wants is a waste of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuit looking for the Holy Grail of Leadership. There is no one right way but four basic styles that you need to learn now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith a \"been there and done that\" approach, Cleveland makes this topic fun and informative for the new Manager and the Old Pro who needs to sharpen his or her skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dave Cleveland writes in a funny, straightforward if irreverent, style that is easy to read and direct in its approach to the real-world issues facing managers today. This book is a MUST READ for all managers, whether in big companies or small, and should be kept as a \"pocket guide\" reference on everyone's desk.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kent Harrell, Small Business Owner \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I have worked with this sassy, down-to-earth, and vocal leader for over 30 years. In a humorous way, it reflects simple and important learnings on how to conduct your life and do business successfully.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Andre Siegenthaler, retired Senior VP of Human Resources with Hilti International and Hilti North America \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"...This book is exceptional in its straight-talk style, clarity, and execution, thus making it a powerful tool for all leaders and managers. The eight 'WTFs' are not only about how to 'Win The Future, ' but also, 'What To Fix!'.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kristine A. Sexter\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eConsultant and\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eAuthor of\u003ci\u003e \"Rolling Out the Recognition, Employee Retention Strategies for Manufacturers\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David L. Cleveland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958405213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958405215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Spotlight Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.19d","brand":"David L. Cleveland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070253625599,"sku":"9781958405215","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9f34c56b-cc34-4eed-b642-5a2f97fc2a62.jpg?v=1685429265","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/stop-the-monkey-business-david-l-cleveland-9781958405215","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}