Most leaders in America have worked their way to their current positionthrough a series of promotions. Most ofthem don''t posses an MBA or any sort of degree from an institution of higherlearning. Most haven''t even completed ashort course in leadership techniques.They have worked hard and now they lead the way they worked - bywatching what someone else does and by adapting it to fit their ownpersonality. In too many cases, one isreminded of the axiom, If you keep on doing what youve been doing, youllkeep on getting what youve been getting. The purpose of this book is toprovide proven tools of leadership based upon what has worked for thousands ofsuccessful leaders. Rather thancomplicated formulas or catchy phrases, youll find captivating examples ofwhat really works. These are practicaltechniques that can be applied in your business environment. Youll recognize most of them! Written in astyle that makes for easy reading, Living TheAmerican Dream is less like reading the directions and more like enjoying agood story. Filled with real worldexamples, youll picture yourself and your employees as you gain the insight itoffers.

Most leaders in America have worked their way to their current positionthrough a series of promotions. Most ofthem don''t posses an MBA or any sort of degree from an institution of higherlearning. Most haven''t even completed ashort course in leadership techniques.They have worked hard and now they lead the way they worked - bywatching what someone else does and by adapting it to fit their ownpersonality. In too many cases, one isreminded of the axiom, If you keep on doing what youve been doing, youllkeep on getting what youve been getting. The purpose of this book is toprovide proven tools of leadership based upon what has worked for thousands ofsuccessful leaders. Rather thancomplicated formulas or catchy phrases, youll find captivating examples ofwhat really works. These are practicaltechniques that can be applied in your business environment. Youll recognize most of them! Written in astyle that makes for easy reading, Living TheAmerican Dream is less like reading the directions and more like enjoying agood story. Filled with real worldexamples, youll picture yourself and your employees as you gain the insight itoffers.