"The first book from the pair that writes America's most popular newspaper column on career success." Creating a team that exceeds expectations is no accident. "He got me to do more than I thought possible." "She simply would NOT let us fail - we worked miracles for her." How is it that some leaders can demand the most of you in such a way that you love them for it? When Dale Dauten and JT O'Donnell studied such leaders they came up with 12 Laws that together equal this surprising conclusion: MANDATORY GREATNESS. "Dauten and O'Donnell have turned interviews with hundreds of exceptional leaders into a fast and entertaining read. Their wisdom includes. " Never trust a manager who always loves what you do How to move beyond "Lean" to "Muscular" Stop and smell the roses, yes, but sometimes you have to stop and smell the fish "One sentence is worth a thousand meetings" - Change the conversation and you change the culture Here is a book that will change forever how you view teamwork, management and the art of producing results.