Go for the Green : Leadership Secrets from the Golf Course-The Front Nine

If you want to become a more effective leader, put the practical, proven strategies to work that Don Sanders writes about. "Go For The Green!" shows readers how to:

*Motivate yourself and the people with whom you work
*Thrive under the challenge of change
*Set and achieve a vision for yourself, your department and/or your company
*Develop your judgment, emotional intelligence and character
*Coach and communicate for improved performance, and
*Accurately measure your success in achieving targeted goals.

All of this...and much, much more...can be learned from the game of golf. This highly practical, enjoyable, and often amusing book is filled with wisdom and insight from someone who has been there and done that.

Just as in the game of golf, and as the old saw goes: "How do you know if you have arrived if you never knew where you were going?" In golf, the flag on the green gives you something to focus upon when lining up a shot. The same is true for leaders in business: if there is a personal, departmental, organizational flag ("directional goal")to aim for, chances are you will do a better job of lining up for success. This book is dedicated to bringin out those qualities in everyone who reads it.

To articulate a compelling vision of the future is critical, but not sufficient. To devise a sound strategy for achieving the vision is critical, but not sufficient. To enroll and equip the workforce to diligently and collaboratively implement the strategy is critical, but not sufficient. Dr. Sanders reminds us that this is the essence of leadership. Further, these are not discreet events, but rather elements of a continuous process; and truly effective leaders understand that different skill sets are required at various stages of the process.

If you want to improve your business game (and perhaps your golf game, as well), join Dr. Sanders in this interesting, enlightening, informative, and often entertaining trip through the world of leadership. Learn to use his tips and techniques to reduce your business handicap as you play the "holes" on his challenging course. You don't have to be a golfer to benefit from this book; anyone seeking to improve their leadership effectiveness can profit from its lessons. But remember: just as your golf game (or any other skill, for that matter) won't improve without practice, your effectiveness as a leader will only improve to the extent that you put the lessons into practice. So don't just read the book, implement the "how-to's."

Great book; interesting and easy reading; comfortable style.


Great Read!   October 29, 2000
Go for the Green, Leadership Secrets from the Golf Course is a great book for business people at all levels. I found it to be well-written by a pro and loaded with practical information for the busy manager. It's organized in a manner that's easy to read; I found I could pick it up and put it down without losing my train of thought. Note that this book is "The Front Nine." I look forward to "The Back Nine" and more solid advice from an author that marries golf with his dedication to sound leadership practices. Go for the Green is a super investment for leaders that are serious about their work.