Leadership Is Tough
What Great Leaders Do Differently
The most honest, practical leadership book written for leaders who are actually in the arena — navigating hard decisions, building trust under pressure, and showing up when it matters most. Leadership Is Tough draws on decades of consulting across boardrooms, military commands, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies. Peter Stark & Mary Kelly deliver a no-nonsense field guide for leaders who want to lead well, and thrive, not just lead comfortably.
Discover the critical elements you need for a successful negotiation and 101 tactics to use in any high stakes business deal, when asking your boss for a raise, or even when asking your significant other to take out the garbage.
Why do so many leaders fail, and what do the best do differently?
– Whether you’re in your first year of management or your 20th, Why Leaders Fail is a must read for aspiring leaders who know they need to be constantly learning, improving, and developing their leadership skills.
– Gain insight into behaviors that may be sabotaging the loyalty of your direct reports.
A Best Seller! This 330-page “how to” toolkit for leaders to self-assess and improve core non-technical competencies. Action planning guides facilitate transfer of new knowledge to the workplace. This book answers the questions supervisors are asking today including: How can I better manage my time? Will an open door policy improve communication with employees? What should I delegate and what should I do myself? Is there a secret to correcting negative behaviors? How should I prepare for a performance review? Should I confront conflict or let employees work it out on their own?
Every organization faces challenges and hardships. The Only Leadership Book You’ll Ever Need teaches leaders how to overcome their most difficult obstacle: employee engagement. By pinpointing specific areas leaders can focus on and change,
this book shows how one leader can effectively change the entire workplace environment– for the better.
About Peter B. Stark
Peter Barron Stark is a consultant, speaker, and author. As the president of the Peter Barron Stark Companies, a management consulting firm based in San Diego, CA, Peter has partnered with clients such as the NFL, Gibson Dunn, Wells Fargo, Pacific Life, VANS, Sony, Sempra Energy, Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, MetLife, Qualcomm, WD-40, Farmers Insurance, and over 200 other leading organizations.
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