The bookshelf in my living room is crammed with all kinds of books.  In fact, it’s time for a new bookcase because I’m literally out of room!

Since I love to read, from time to time, I will be reviewing books that inspired and impacted me in some way.  For your convenience, I will provide a widget from Amazon at the end of each review if you are inspired to purchase the book.  Simply click on the title of the book and you’ll be transported to Amazon immediately.  Since I am an Amazon Affliate Associate, I wish to disclose that I will receive a tiny, tiny, tiny commission if you decide to buy. 

One more thing before I begin the review.  If you look up at the top of the page, you’ll see a tab for “Bookstore.”  That page is in the process of being developed.  All of my recommendations will eventually be permanently placed there for easy reference later on.

Today’s review is a short, easy-to-read book called, “Lead Well and Prosper” by Nick McCormick.  While I was guest writing at Phil’s Make it Great! blog, Nick read several of my articles and decided to ask me via email if I would read and comment on his book.  If I did, he’d ship me a review copy right away.  I replied that while I would be happy to do so, I was not guaranteeing that I would end up recommending the book or even write a review of it.  I didn’t want to falsely raise his hopes because I’m very particular about the books I read.  I am not easily swayed - just because you have a book doesn’t mean it’s going to be good.  Nick replied that he fully understood and promptly sent me the book.

The funny thing is I’m not even a manager.  But I enjoyed his bite-sized chapters, each of which began with an interesting cartoon depicting people at the office.  I found myself giggling, smiling and laughing because it reminded me of Harry the Bank Boss and other managers I had while in Corporate America.  I liked his book so much that I found myself wishing I had a manager like him back in those days!   

At the end of each chapter, he gives quick tips, reminding the reader what he/she just read.  Not only was it extremely well written, easy to follow but also entertaining and VERY RELEVANT.  I say relevant because all of the examples he provided were  representative of what actually happens in the office these days.  The examples in the book reminded me of that TV show, “The Office.”  Ever watch it?  It’s pretty funny. 

Guess how long it took me to read it?

Two hours!  From cover to cover!  Yes, that’s right!  Even if you’re not a manager, I would highly recommend this book because I think you’ll really enjoy it.  It’s definitely not like one of those boring, stuffy theoretical leadership books.  In fact, they should make this book a required reading at Harvard Business School!

You’ll love it!  Buy a copy for your boss, especially if he/she is one that needs a lesson or two in management.  Sneak it under the office door or something.

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