This book as you might imagine, has a different spin on leadership. Basically it s a Yankee s guide to leadership, full of tips on how to be self reliant, frugal, and conscientious as a leader. All in all, the sentiment expressed in the book, is better than expressed in the Machiavelli book, but it s not exactly what I d call inspirational. In fact, it s pretty darned tactical, and to my way of thinking, a better book for managers than leaders. Finish better than your beginnings.
All education is self-education.
Seek first to manage yourself, then to manage others. Influence is more important than victory. Work hard and watch your costs. Everybody wants to appear reasonable. Create your own set of values to guide your actions.