Stop damaging team performance without realising it
A practical leadership book on behaviour, accountability, and how everyday actions shape trust and performance at work.
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Nine practical areas where good managers accidentally damage trust and performance — without realizing it.
When deadlines hit, what changes about your behaviour? Your team notices everything.
How to stop creating excuses when you think you're demanding results.
Why "clear communication" often isn't clear at all from their perspective.
How small inconsistencies create big trust problems over time.
When being "nice" actually makes performance problems worse.
How to stop making your team reliant on you for every decision.
Each chapter includes reflection questions and practical actions you can implement immediately.
"Andy Nisevic has written a book that has insights and practical tips from his own experience on the topic of effective leadership. I like the clarity and directness of the messaging within while maintaining good natured humour. Personally I found the chapter on bias to be especially illuminating. Overall, a great read and recommended for people who lead teams."
"I liked how easy this was to read and it was really refreshing to read a book on leadership without all of the waffle! A great book that you can read for your own benefit as well as sharing with your team whatever the size."
"A really insightful read based on Andy's extensive experience into leadership and management. The book is broken into bitesize information that is easy to implement and utilise in your everyday. Well worth a purchase!"
Consistently rated 5 stars by readers
23 years Royal Air Force. Warrant Officer. Facilitated leadership training and served on the executive team responsible for leadership capability across 30,000+ global workforce.
Andy saw the same patterns repeatedly: good people in leadership roles making the same mistakes without realizing the impact on their teams.
Philosophy: Simple language. Clear boundaries. No over-promising. If you're going to lead people, understand how your behaviour affects them — especially under pressure.
Now: Founder of One Degree Training & Coaching Ltd. He works with construction, engineering, and manufacturing companies to understand and address leadership behaviour under pressure.
This book distils 23 years of leadership experience into practical, actionable insights that you can apply immediately.
The title seems unprofessional. Can I actually use this with my team?
The title uses language your team already uses, and what the manager may have used while they were junior. It’s the language frustrated employees use behind closed doors. This book addresses that reality head-on, without corporate jargon or pretence. It's deliberately provocative because it gets to the point.
How long is the book?
Deliberately concise. Each chapter takes 10-15 minutes to read. You can finish the whole book in 2-3 hours, but it's designed to be a reference you come back to when specific situations arise.
Is this suitable for new managers?
Yes. Especially new managers. The earlier you understand how your behaviour impacts others, the better. But experienced managers get value too — we all have blind spots that develop over time.
Can I buy multiple copies for my team?
Absolutely. Many organisations buy copies for their management teams as a shared reference point for discussing leadership and behaviour at work.
What's the shipping time?
Books are printed to order, so while there’s an aim to deliver within 2-weeks, they have been known to take 4-6 weeks.
Is this a replacement for leadership development?
No. This is a reflection tool. It builds awareness, not complete alignment. Use it alongside coaching, assessments, or development programs — not instead of them.
Your team's performance reflects how they experience your leadership. Not your intentions. Your impact.
This book is intended as a reflective reference for managers and leaders who want to understand their impact on team performance.

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