Exceptional Leaders Playbook - by Tracy Spears & Wally Schmader (Hardcover)

About the Book

This is the follow-up to the #1 best-selling book, What Exceptional Leaders Know now in its third edition. The book interacts with the reader to make sure that the recommendations are memorable and applicable for every leader.

Book Synopsis

From Exceptional Leaders Lab founders Tracy Spears and Wally Schmader, futurist Faith Popcorn calls the Exceptional Leaders Playbook "a complete playbook to guide leaders through the next decade of seismic change". The Playbook is full of actionable tactics and strategies that can and will make you a more impactful and successful leader. This is the follow-up to the #1 bestselling book, What Exceptional Leaders Know now in its third edition. The book interacts with the reader to make sure that the recommendations are memorable and applicable for every type and temperament of leader. There are no theories in the Exceptional Leaders Playbook-just proven leadership lessons delivered in a progressive, easy-to-implement way.

Review Quotes

"The Exceptional Leaders Playbook is very insightful as to human nature, leadership and the relationships within an organization."

--Joe Robson, President & Founder, The Robson Companies

"Leadership is a skill that requires constant study and attention. This book is for any leader that is serious about developing high performing teams. Having worked with Tracy Spears and Wally Schmader for a number of years, I can attest that they are relatable and provide strategies that are immediately executable."

--Steve Richards, President & CEO, Mood Media

"Exceptional Leaders Playbook provides a fresh perspective and a clear, articulate guide for leaders looking to strengthen their ability to lead their people and organizations to success!"

--Anna Goldenberg, CEO, True Impact Coaching

"Whatever your current role in business, education, nonprofit or community, Spears and Schmader highlight the important attributes that are core to effective leadership in an engaging and self-reflective format."

--Dennis Neill, Program Officer, Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation

"Wally Schmader & Tracy Spears lay out a readable and detailed plan that anyone can use to become a much better leader."

--Chris Bene, Managing Director, Brock Capital

"Have you ever considered the cost of mediocrity? This playbook is an investment in your success as a leader."

--Deb Wiggs, Founder/Transformationist, V2V Management Solutions

"For anyone who has doubts that leadership skills are learnable, the Exceptional Leaders Playbook is a must-read. It is an insightful practical guide for any leader, no matter your experience level, who is committed to improving their leadership skills."

--Jim Bender, Attorney, Hall Estill Law Firm

"I picked this book up and I didn't want to put it down. I wanted to continue reading to find out how to differentiate myself from the average leader. I don't want to be average any longer. How do I start to differentiate myself from other leaders? I'm going to start by reading this book."

--Lora Zumwalt, QuikTrip Vice President Accounting-Controller

"The issues discussed in this book are issues that all leaders struggle with, and the practical suggestions put forth are surprisingly easy to implement. Another engaging and powerful leadership book from Tracy Spears and Wally Schmader!"

--Annie Tomecek, Global Community Relations, T.D. Williamson, Inc.

"In Tracy Spears & Wally Schmader's Exceptional Leaders Playbook, corporate leaders receive a smart, strategic, simple, play-by-play coaching blueprint designed to get rid of the negatives and fast-track the positives."

--Pamela McKissick Former Co-Owner & CEO, Williams &Williams