Leading People - 2nd Edition by Peter Mills (Paperback)

About the Book

If you really want to know what all managers must know and must do then this is the book for you. It uses a logical and integrated approach to show managers how to be successful.

The chapters are set out to be used as independent modules for discussion, with a summary of the principles at the end of each chapter and tips on how to get started. It provides links to a website for hands-on tools, checklists and exercises.

Book Synopsis

If you really want to know what all managers must know and must do then this is the book for you. It uses a logical and integrated approach to show managers how to be successful.

The chapters are set out to be used as independent modules for discussion, with a summary of the principles at the end of each chapter and tips on how to get started. It provides links to a website for hands-on tools, checklists and exercises.

Review Quotes

Mills' book provides a veritable 'tick list' for managerial work.

Mills makes it clear that provided with effective managerial leadership, based on requisite practices, employees will experience 'systemic' trust in the workplace, and will behave productively.

Mills takes the reader on a journey through the ten key managerial principles, with supporting practices, necessary to enable each employee to deliver their best work.

The chapters are set out to be used as independent modules for discussion, with a summary of the principles at the end of each chapter and a link to a website for hands-on tools, checklists and exercises. This is smart and pragmatic, as it is likely to keep the reader connected over time with others interested in probing the field in more depth.

Mills' personal experience in working with practicing managers, together with his own experience as a manager, clearly point him to address the pain points experienced by managers.

I recommend Leading People to all managers seriously interested in building sustainable workplaces where their employees are free to experience the joy of work.
--Sheila Deane - Board member, Global Organization Design Society

The framework that integrates lead the organization, lead people and lead oneself is an excellent organizer of the inherent complexity of managerial work

Mills uses 10 principles to unfold, one by one, the requirements and steps leading to successful execution. Each of them is supported by clearly described concepts with tips for implementation that facilitate action.

He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the individual's contribution within a team and the importance of working productively and collaboratively with other roles in the organization to ensure the quality of delivery.
--Azucena Gorbarán - Managing Director of AMG Consulting, Buenos Aires

The clear language, excellent summaries of key concepts, and tips for getting started make this a must read.

The book contained a lot of easy to understand information with the principles all building in a logical sequence.
--George Lagos - Senior General Manager, Canon Finance Australia Pty Ltd.

There have been numerous leadership books written but none as practical as Mills' book. Its clearly structured and takes you on a step by step journey on the most important principles about leading people.

The summary pages and quick tips are great and I have found it particularly good for helping managers by photocopying relevant sections and giving it to managers to read and use when dealing with particular people issues.

An easy read that I can see myself referring to over and over with the added bonus of a website to gain additional materials from.
--Therese Harris, HR Business Partner, Corporate and Enabling - Sydney Water Corporation

The Leadership Framework has improved my capability to deliver great HR as the principles and practices provide a systematic approach for diagnosing and resolving people issues.

Peter's application is distinguished from other practitioners due to his pragmatic approach of what does and doesn't work within the organizational context. He focuses on getting the best outcomes for an organization by understanding how to prioritize and focus on what will provide the greatest return on investment.
--Zaklina Civijovski - HR Manager and Dave Ulrich HR Practitioner of the Year FINALIST