About the Book

The book is a leadership fable that follows a recent college hire's trials and tribulations as he enters the work force as a supervisor at a third-party distribution company. The author effectively illustrates the difference between being a manager and a leader and describes the process of transformation.

Key Concepts

Chapters on M&M's, green beans, fishing lures, Rosetta Stone, Milk Bones, Twenty Dollar Bills, S+A=B+O, and Paying it forward are used to make key learning points that allow the reader to understand these concepts and how to apply them to real-life situations.

Reader Comments

Great read for young leaders and a great refresher for more seasoned leaders! - Bruce Edwards, CEO, DHL Supply Chain

This book takes the principles of effectively leading people and puts them into a real-time story that leaders of any level can relate to and learn from as they move along the journey of leadership. All leaders should have this book as a permanent addition to their library and re-read it on an annual basis. - Randy Meredith, Former President, Power Logistics

I love this book! It is a clear and insightful reminder for experienced managers of what we should be doing every day. The analogies and "formulas" are wonderful ways to bring management to real-life understanding for all. - Sandi Kerentoff, Sr. Vice President, Administration and HR, Hughes Network Systems

A wonderful example of people-oriented management! Easy to read, easy to digest, and hard to put down. Illustrates clearly why true leaders can make a difference in the organizational lives of their employees. - Paul Chimleski, President and COO, Light House Communication Corporation