The Disciplined Leader: Keeping the Focus on What Really Matters

“Peter Drucker famously said ‘Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.' John Manning shows you exactly how to identify those right things and get them done as effectively as possible!”—Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times and global bestseller What Got You Here Won't Get You There“Make space on your bookshelf for The Disciplined Leader. John Manning shows any leader, whether CEO or small department manager, how to identify the Vital Few keys to success and hold people accountable, thereby delivering results. The principles and processes are straightforward and can be acted upon immediately.” —Lloyd Lenson, Chief Operating Officer, CORT, A Berkshire Hathaway Company“We must all evolve as leaders, and this book provides an invaluable framework for keeping leaders focused on the right things, providing accountability tools for management to stay on track and ensuring the right balance between great ideas, strategy, and execution.”—Elise Buik, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Los Angeles“The information that John Manning provides here is an indispensable resource for any leader. This approach helped guide us from our start as a small regional firm to becoming a national company and ultimately a global organization.”—Guillermo de la Viña, CEO, Sigue Corp.“The Disciplined Leader is a concise compilation of tips that have helped us focus on what is most important. This book is a great resource for anyone wanting to build a stronger team and become a disciplined leader.”—Tammy Miller, CEO, Border States Electric“Being a disciplined leader is not about working more and harder than everyone else. It's about ensuring that every action you take exudes consistency, courage, and humility. The Disciplined Leader is an invaluable guide to help today's C-level executives succeed—it's required reading for my entire management team.” —David Berman, President, RingCentral “The Disciplined Leader emphasizes the key leadership fundamentals of passion, commitment, and people while stressing the importance of focus. The lessons are powerful and relevant for anyone in a leadership or management position.” —Kelly Wright, Executive Vice President, Sales, Tableau Software —