With today’s mass amount of information in books, blogs, social media, and videos, many people are calling leadership many things – and much of what they say about leadership is false.

"Essential Leadership" is about clarifying what leadership is, what it is not, and what it takes to be a great leader. This book will help you lead well, whether you are an executive, a CEO, a manager, a small business owner, a boss, or even if you don’t have a position but just want to learn how to lead.

"Essential Leadership" dives into:- The basics of what leadership is, its purpose, and the difference between leadership and management- The right mentality to have as a leader (and the common ones that you should avoid)- The misconceptions many have about leadership (and the truths you need to know)- The truth about leadership styles that many miss- Why your preferences and strengths don’t matter as much as you think they might- How to communicate effectively so that you build greater trust and get greater results- How to show appreciation and give feedback effectively- The importance of culture and the building blocks of building a great one- What it really takes to motivate your employees- How to hire and fire well- How leaders mess up decision-making, and how to do it well- The habits and traps that will hurt you as a leader- How many get delegation wrong and how to do it right- Why charisma isn’t needed for leadership- Why consensus is not your friend- Where bureaucracy comes from and what to do instead- And more

In "Essential Leadership", Thomas weaves his experiences as a leader and a follower with insights pulled from many great authors and speakers including Jocko Willink, Simon Sinek, Michael Abrashoff, David Marquet, Jim Collins, Julie Zhou, Adam Grant, John Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Alex Hormozi, Kim Scott, Charles Duhigg, Kevin Kruse, Jim McCormick, Daniel Pink, General Stanley McChrystal, Brené Brown, Ray Dalio, and more.