{"product_id":"rules-tools-for-leaders","title":"Rules \u0026 Tools for Leaders by Perry M. Smith","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis leadership manual blends military-tested discipline with real-world business practices. Organized into \u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e24 bite-sized chapters\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTransition guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smoothly taking over new roles with clarity and credibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIntegrity and priorities\u003c\/strong\u003e: Setting personal and organizational standards grounded in mission-focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePeople-first management\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mentoring staff, decentralizing authority, and giving meaningful feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePractical checklists\u003c\/strong\u003e: Resume-worthy tools for hiring, firing, crisis handling, counseling, and media engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStrategic planning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Building bridges, shaping vision, and leading through change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSelf-awareness \u0026amp; sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emphasizes introspection, work-life balance, and emotional health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCrisis and boundary navigation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offers guidance on reputation loss, stepping down, and subordinate leadership challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMajor General Perry McCoy Smith Jr. (b. 1934) had a distinguished \u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e30-year career in the U.S. Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e, flying combat missions in Vietnam and leading at the highest levels, including commanding F‑15 squadrons and presiding over the National War College\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perry_M._Smith?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perry_M._Smith?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA West Point graduate with a Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia, he brings scholarly depth to seasoned leadership experience\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePost-military, Smith has been a respected \u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"72\"\u003espeaker, executive trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"95\"\u003emedia analyst\u003c\/strong\u003e for networks like CBS, CNN, and NBC. His seminars have served top-tier organizations—from Harvard and Microsoft to Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leadershipnow.com\/leadershop\/2786-9.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.leadershipnow.com\/leadershop\/2786-9.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe also co-authored the updated edition with Brigadier General Jeffrey W. Foley, a fellow West Point graduate with 32 years of U.S. Army service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882107732225,"sku":"2OXGH2T4X-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/RULES.jpg?v=1645703728","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/rules-tools-for-leaders","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}