New Business Book Delivers Leadership Lessons Through an Unlikely Mentor

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A fresh approach to leadership development is capturing attention as burnout and team disengagement continue to affect workplaces. Sean Glaze, a leadership speaker and team-building expert, has introduced a new book titled What Effective Leaders DO (affiliate link), offering practical solutions through an unexpected source — a plumber. Designed as a business parable, the book provides managers with actionable strategies to enhance their leadership skills and team dynamics.

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Glaze, drawing on his background as a basketball coach and leadership facilitator, crafts a story centered on Jenn, a newly promoted manager facing the familiar challenges of earning respect and confidence in her new role. Instead of turning to traditional leadership resources, Jenn gains valuable insights from Tony, a plumber whose guidance comes during a series of casual coffee meetings. This narrative approach combines relatable storytelling with direct applications for leadership growth, making the lessons accessible and immediately usable.

The book outlines four main concepts aimed at improving leadership effectiveness: the Ladder of Awareness to uncover root causes of issues, the Assumption to Question model to challenge existing beliefs, the Evolution of Focus to identify meaningful priorities, and the Steps to Confidence framework for overcoming challenges. These tools are presented as straightforward models that managers can implement in daily practice, reinforcing the idea that leadership improvement stems from heightened awareness rather than experience alone.

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Available for pre-order on Amazon for $2.99 ahead of its June 12 release, What Effective Leaders DO (affiliate link) will also be offered in audiobook, paperback, and hardcover formats. Organizations can take advantage of bulk order discounts and related workshop materials through Glaze’s Great Results Team Building platform. Designed for leadership development programs and onboarding processes, the book blends entertainment with education, serving as both a practical playbook and a wake-up call for managers striving to lead more effectively.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from Sean Glaze, Leadership and Team Building Speaker / Author via PR Newswire.

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