4-6 page book report on "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't" by Simon Sinek

The most consistent error made by students in writing book reviews is that they write book reports. While to some degree you must report what the book says in order for your argument to make sense, your assignment is to think critically about why the book is or is not successful. Your evaluation should attempt to answer the two-part question: “Is this a book worth reading? Why?” The purpose of this assignment is to have you thinking critically about successful leadership and arguments. This will serve you in your activities as a leader. First, it will help you hone the skills necessary for evaluating the validity of someone else's argument. For example, if they do not cite any primary evidence, then can you trust their claims? Second, it will help you to think about how you want to construct your own argument when you write your essay or research paper. For example, if the book was full of information but poorly organized then how will you intend to write your own essay or research paper in a more organized manner? THESIS: A good review, like any good essay, has a clear THESIS, which the entire paper argues and supports with evidence. The introduction must have introductory remarks and a clearly stated THESIS. The THESIS must answer the question of why this book is or is not a useful tool for leadership and communication. REPORT OF CONTENT: Summarize the content (and, if appropriate, the organization) of the book. This is the "report" part of the review. You want to be sure to clearly explain the following: a. the author’s thesis and supporting arguments and evidence b. the author’s approach c. your assessment of each Look carefully at the book’s introduction and preface. Read the book for thesis/argument, not just facts. Do not criticize the author for not writing the book you would have written. ANALYSIS OF BOOK: The next section should analyze specific examples from the book to prove the THESIS of YOUR REVIEW (NOT of the book). What type of reader should use this book? Why? Is this a book for someone new to the topic? Is it a book for experts? Questions to consider when analyzing a book include, but are not limited to - Does the author prove her/his thesis? Does the author use and cite specific examples? Is the author's analysis logical and persuasive? Is the author's writing clear and comprehensible? WRITING STYLE: Provide a brief analysis of the author’s writing style. How readable is the book? Does the author have an easy to follow style? Does his/her style fit the audience at which the book is aimed? CONCLUSION: Do you recommend this book to other project managers or leaders? If so, why? If not, why not? Some guidelines: 1" margins 12 point Arial font double-spaced page numbers a title page strive for 4 - 6 pages (not including the Title page)