In a clear and straightforward manner, this book provides structure and direction to help managers achieve success in running an organization. The author shares his global experience in a highly visual manner, using well-crafted summaries and anecdotes. Chock-full of good advice, it is full of wisdom and practical recommendations for anyone in a management position to create focus and alignment within the team and most importantly, to foster engagement. It gets to the point quickly, with concrete suggestions to create a safety net and to accelerate successful execution. Overall, it takes the reader on a journey through all the vital areas of a typical organization and shares well-proven ways to handle many of the key situations managers will likely encounter along the way. It is particularly relevant today, when more and more people are starting their own businesses and have very little margin for error. With more than 30 years of experience as CEO in global companies across cultures, as well as an owner of SMEs, the author is direct and frank, although distinctly empathetic. Why make the same mistakes others have already made for you? Buy the book. Read it! And set yourself apart from the crowd.