Recent Articles on Feiner Points

"This book should be required reading for aspiring managers and seasoned executives alike. Mike Feiner was Pepsi's in-house leadership guru for more than a decade, and his insights gave us leadership muscle at every level of the organization. I've been encouraging him to write this book for years, and the final product lives up to my expectations in every way."
-Andy Pearson, former President & COO, PepsiCo.

"The Feiner Points of Leadership" takes a unique, hands-on approach to the subject of business leadership. In going beyond describing what effective leaders do and addressing the nuts and bolts of how they do it, Michael Feiner has succeeded where many others have failed: he has captured the essence of practical leadership."
-Bob Wright, Vice Chairman, GE, and Chairman & CEO, NBC.

"This is a must read for business leaders who want to build world-class organizations. Feiner has translated his successful career at PepsiCo into a very insightful, practical, and entertaining teachable point of view called 'Feiner's laws of leadership.
-Noel Tichy, Professor, University of Michigan and author of The Cycle of Leadership: How Great Leaders Teach Their Organizations to Win (HarperBusiness 2002).

"This book deserves to fly off the shelf. It is all you need to know to lead -- complex thoughts written in a way that every executive can absorb. It will be a must read for all of our coaches, so we can more effectively assist our clients."
-Dr. Marti Smye, President, Coaching and Development, Korn/Ferry Int'l.

"The Feiner Points of Leadership goes well beyond the standard debate of what leadership is and provides a pragmatic 'how-to' on leading and influencing others, from the most difficult subordinate to the most unreasonable boss. In his Everyman style, Mike Feiner offers practical advice that anyone can start to apply immediately, regardless of what role you play in the organization."
-Dave Pace, Executive Vice President, Partner Resources, Starbucks Coffee.

"Mike Feiner's leadership stories are graphic demonstration that we can all grow our leadership skills throughout our careers. And by drilling deep into the details of effective leadership, Feiner shows us how."
-David Novak, Chairman & CEO, YUM Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell).

"A powerful set of common sense rules that recognize that leadership must start with followership. Feiner's Laws, and the stories that illustrate them, give us a step-by-step guide to taking people with you. They demonstrate that you must hone your competence and your character to truly lead."
-Craig Weatherup, former Chairman & CEO, Pepsi Bottling Group.

"Mike Feiner translates his thirty-five years of experience as an executive, consultant, and professor into the ultimate manual for leadership success. And his war stories are poignant, funny and instructive."
-Ken DiPietro, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources, Microsoft.

"Feiner's Laws are pure genius. Finally, someone has figured out that today's managers want practical leadership advice, not theory or concepts from thirty-thousand feet."
-Richard Nanula, Executive Vice President and CFO, Amgen Corporation.

"After forty years of various management responsibilities, I thought I understood leadership. But Mike Feiner's book is an eye-opener -- it's a practical roadmap to more effective leadership, even for the seasoned executive."
-Robert B. Goergen, Chairman & CEO, Blyth, Inc.