All I Know About Management I Learned from My Dog: The Real Story of Angel, a Rescued Golden Retriever, Who Inspired the New Four Golden Rules of Management - Hardcover

Levin, Martin P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1616083247 ISBN 13: 9781616083243

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

When 91-year-old legendary management guru Martin Levin decided to adopt a dog by the name of Angel, he thought he was in for an interesting experience, yet not a challenging one. It didn’t take long for him to learn that he was wrong. Very wrong. Following one of the guiding mantras of his life to never stop learning, Levin found that each day with his dog brought new insights. Through interacting with Angel, he began to recall some personal adventures that added to this insight. And as it turned out, his journey led him toward realizing the Four Golden Rules of Management:

      Rule 1: Trust and Leadership
      Rule 2: Communication
      Rule 3: Problem Solving and Decision Making
      Rule 4: Perseverance

In the end, Levin found that his Four Golden Rules of Management were so simple that even Angel understood them. Thus, if a manager can develop trust, it will lead to corporate excellence, provided he or she is able to communicate effectively, make the right strategic decisions, and, above all, persevere. Levin’s book is one to entertain, inspire, and educate business executives (and dog lovers).

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Review

I think every leader should have a dog they keep us grounded and reduce stress. My dog, Joy, is the light of my life. And Martin Levin s delightful dog, Angel, has helped him discover surprising parallels between owning a dog and effective leadership: You sometimes have to earn trust. Clear communication is essential. Most problems can be solved with determination and a caring heart. And perseverance leads to success. This book, like Angel, is an unexpected treasure. --Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager

About the Author

Martin Levin was for many years one of the foremost figures in the US publishing industry, including a spell as chairman of the Association of American Publishers. At the age of 65, he retrained as a lawyer and was admitted to the New York Bar, where he still practices. In his law practice, he represents sellers and buyers of businesses, and authors, and in his spare time teaches publishing law at New York Law School.

Edition details

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616083247
• ISBN 13: 9781616083243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128