Know Your Personnel

Know Your Personnel: Leadership That Builds Teams by James D. Sigler, PhD, is a practical and reflective guide to authentic leadership for readers at any stage of their journey. Drawing on real-life experiences and evidence-based frameworks, the book challenges you to move beyond titles and techniques and start with self-discovery-because true leadership begins with knowing who you are and what you bring to every moment that matters.Inside, you'll discover clear comparisons of major leadership styles-from autocratic to servant, transformational to situational-explained in relatable language with their key strengths and pitfalls. Sigler introduces the BCM model, helping readers understand the essential leadership "hats" needed to direct, develop, and advise teams in any setting. Real-world tables and practical reflection questions encourage you to examine your motivations, redefine success, and adapt your approach to fit the task and the team.Whether you lead a department, a classroom, a project, or your own family, this book equips you to build trust, inspire growth, and navigate complexity-intentionally, authentically, and with lasting impact. If you want to transform both your leadership and your teams, Know Your Personnel is the real-world playbook you've been waiting for.