https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPJK31SK/
Editorial Review For Clueless:
The Tragic State of Leadership in Business Today (And What To Do About It!)
The book lays out a blunt message: trust between employees and leaders has
collapsed, and most leaders are not even aware of the damage. The author points
to Gallup data showing that only twenty percent of employees trust leadership.
From there, the book builds a case that the pandemic worsened an already shaky
situation. It connects the loss of trust to broken communication, leadership
blind spots, and a refusal to adapt. Instead of dwelling on doom, the book
offers practical scripts and daily practices aimed at rebuilding trust one
interaction at a time.
One of the biggest strengths is that the book does not waste pages on
theory. Instead of jargon about personality types or leadership archetypes, it
gives direct, use-this-today approaches. There are scripts for hard
conversations, diagnostic questions to spot trust problems, and even a
five-minute daily practice designed to work in hybrid or remote settings. The
emphasis on small, repeated actions rather than sweeping programs is
refreshing. Leaders do not need to hold a drum circle or launch another “culture
initiative.” They need to answer emails better and stop pretending people trust
them just because of a title.
Clueless fits with post-pandemic leadership guides
but avoids the same trap of endless buzzwords. Many recent titles talk about
empathy and authenticity without showing what that looks like on Tuesday at 2
p.m. in a Zoom call. This one cuts through the fluff with a tone that suggests
the author has no patience for performative leadership. It belongs in the same
conversation as books on workplace culture shifts, though it feels sharper and
more skeptical of corporate theatrics.
The book will connect most with managers who feel their team has gone silent
in meetings or disengaged during video calls. Mid-level leaders, especially
those managing hybrid teams, will see their reality on the page. Executives who
think employee disengagement is about “lazy workers” may squirm. That is the
point. Readers who prefer clear scripts and direct advice over philosophy will
benefit most.
The verdict: Clueless does not coddle
leaders. It tells them their people do not trust them and then offers ways to
fix it. The tone is sharp enough to sting but practical enough to help. If you
are tired of leadership books that read like therapy sessions, this one gives
you the playbook without the fluff. And if you still think you do not need it,
well, your team’s silence during meetings probably says otherwise.