Gary Gunderson

If you get through the introductory section, you'll be okay. The problem is, the introductory section is very very badly written. For example, the first sentence of the first chapter: "I have not even one family in my parish that has so much as one brick in their home, they are so poor." But if you get through the first chapter it's much smoother sailing. I'm going to guess that Gunderson was pressed for time in getting an introductory chapter to his editor and it never really got properly examined. Let me say again, a rotten introduction and first chapter--just skip them.

Early problems aside, what Gunderson has to say about leadership is insightful. A leader isn't some jackass in an office, they are instead someone who by dint of happenstance or personality find themselves followed. A good book to read for people who think leadership means doing everything yourself. It points out that leadership doesn't occur in a void and that leaders must be among those they guide and be willing to delegate responsibilities.… (meer)