First, Break All The Rules

I recommend this book to anyone interested or in the transition to becoming a manager.

This was one of the firsts books I bought when I just became a manager and help me to follow the lead of the great managers, with examples and ideas appropriate to any managerial title and placing a focus on the team of people who actually does the work.

The 4 Keys in this book have been essential in my professional career to lead team success.

It took me a while to finish this book and as with many other books I should've finished it earlier.

Not always easy to follow the advice given in the book, company culture and process matter as well.

I couldn't shake off the sense of cliché all over the book.

Finished this one up today, and not a moment too soon given the paper on it that is due tomorrow.

There is a common theme that I have found in all of my academic readings and this one subscribes to it hook, line, and sinker. This book is not a how-to book for the aspiring manager. It is merely a boost to the aspiring manager's confidence when he/she wants to try something unconventional.

The Gallup poll certainly undertook an aggressive research project. Some may find fault in their research, but given the general theme of the book, any fault in the research is a bit of a moot point.

The book is well-written - easy to understand and full of ideas to implement. As a word of caution, one should adopt this as their one manual. It should be a reference on your shelf.