Here’s what people are saying about From Bud to Boss…
“Making the transition from peer to leader can be a very perilous journey, but it just got a whole lot easier now that Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris have written From Bud to Boss. It’s an engaging read, full of immensely practical advice and compelling real-life examples. You must take this book along with you as you start your new adventure into leadership.”
—JIM KOUZES, award-winning coauthor of the best-selling The Leadership Challenge and The Truth About Leadership; Dean’s Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
“I wish someone had given me this book fifteen years ago. That was the very first thought I had while reading this book: I really could have used this. Fortunately, I still can. It was amazing to read about the situations described here, as I recalled similar situations, one after another. Everything Kevin and Guy write about seems to have occurred in my past, either to me or my colleagues. This book is real.”
—HARRI JARVELIN, human resource director, Neste Oil
“In From Bud to Boss, Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris provide a remarkably lucid guide to becoming a leader and building a team. In addition to sage advice, they offer lots of practical suggestions for being the very best leader you can become.”
—BILL GEORGE, Harvard Business School professor, former Medtronic CEO, best-selling leadership author
“From Bud to Boss is an engaging, enlightening, refreshing read on leadership. It’s like having a good conversation with a wise friend who cares about helping you become the best you can be. Thanks Kevin and Guy—I will definitely recommend this book.”
—JANICE BEER, VP, People Potential, A&W Canada
“From Bud to Boss will help new leaders gain insight into the challenges ahead, develop the tools to master those challenges and embrace the next rung on the career ladder with confidence.”
—JEN WILSON, SPHR, VP, Human Resources & Loss Control, Great Lakes Energy
“There are few things in life as vital as making a healthy transition into a leadership role. Whether at home, at work, or at church each of us will be called to a task that is beyond our intellect and ability. When backing away and cowering in fear is not an option, I recommend From Bud to Boss. Kevin and Guy have the rare gift of being comprehensive as well as conversational. They have produced a book that functions like a toolbox. You’ll go back to it again and again as you face the complications and opportunities of daily leadership”
—AARON BROCKETT, Lead Pastor, Traders Point Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN
“From Bud to Boss is the single most comprehensive book you can find on making the challenging transition from doing the work yourself to getting the work done through others. It is an indispensible guide and gift for how to achieve immediate and ongoing success in the messy, complex world of leadership.”
—VICKI HALSEY, PhD, Vice President of Applied Learning, The Ken Blanchard Companies
“While other books might toss around words such as ‘leadership’ and ‘potential,’ this one actually brings it to life in a powerful and actionable way. As remarkable leaders in their own lives, Kevin and Guy show us all how to become more successfully engaged in our work and in our lives.”
—SALLY HOGSHEAD, speaker and author of FASCINATE
“Finally – a focus on the career transition that can make or break a new supervisor (and the entire team). Kevin and Guy offer practical ‘how to’s’ for every worker who suddenly sees the ‘Supervisor’ title on the door. I’ve already told my clients that this is on the way!”
—STEVE ROESLER, Principal & Founder, Roesler Consulting Group
“If you just got promoted, you owe Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris a great big thank-you! Going from Bud to Boss is one of life’s toughest transitions. This encouraging but realistic book will tell you what to expect and help you survive the trials and seize the opportunities that will come your way. It’s a must-read for new bosses.”
—WALLY BOCK, author of Performance Talk: The One-on-One Part of Leadership, Writer of the Three Star Leadership Blog
“From Bud to Boss is a compassionate book that will help two kinds of people. Those who are about to transition to a leadership role can learn how to grow into leadership and those who are already in a leadership role can help others grow into one. Bravo!”
—RAJESH SETTY, entrepreneur, author, and speaker
“From Bud to Boss works for you like a wonderful coach. It is with you every step of your way to success, challenging you to think and take action, giving great advice when you need it and most importantly, encouraging and supporting you to make sure you get there.”
—HELI JARVELIN, solution-focused coach, entrepreneur
“From Bud to Boss is like a bible for new managers. This remarkable book is like an inoculation against the Peter Principle – absorb the powerful lessons in this book and you will never be promoted to a level of incompetence. I just wish the authors had written it 30 years ago so I could have had it when I began my management career.”
—JOE TYE, CEO, Values Coach Inc. and author of All Hands on Deck: 8 Essential Lessons for Building a Culture of Ownership
“If you have become a boss, or are thinking about becoming a boss, do yourself a huge favor and read From Bud to Boss. With its combination of practical advice and self-assessments, you will gain insights into your management style that will help you lead more effectively. I would also recommend this book to bosses who are grooming their successors. Don’t wait till you promote, start the management development process now. From Bud to Boss can be a practical jump start to your step into management.”
—JOHN BALDONI, internationally recognized leadership development consultant and coach and author of Lead By Example and Lead Your Boss
“Just the sort of guide that anyone needs when making the transition to a leadership role. I wish I’d had it early in my career! The ideas, skills, and commitments you will find in this book are appropriate for anyone who is stepping into a leadership role, whether they are just starting, or have been at it for many years. What you will learn here are life lessons more than job lessons.”
—JEFF EVANS, PhD, CEO Envision Global Leadership
“I started reviewing From Bud to Boss at the same time I was reviewing student forum posts in which they were required to analyze a challenging leadership situation in their own lives. One student described EXACTLY the situation your book addresses. I told her that a new book would be coming out soon that would be of tremendous value to her, and that she will receive word of its release ASAP. Great stuff!!”
—KELLY TRUSTY, Director, Master of Science in Leadership Program, Trine University
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From Bud to Boss is realistic and easy read. It felt like I was reading my autobiography and reviews from early in my career.”
—TOM BUTERA, plant manager and senior business leader
