The book is a leadership fable that follows a recent college hire's trials and tribulation as he enters the work force as a supervisor at a third party distribution company. The author effectively illustrates the difference of being a manager and a leader and describes the process of the transformation. Chapters on M&M's, green beans, fishing lures, Rosetta Stone, Milk Bones, Twenty Dollar Bills, S+A=B+O, and Paying it forward are used to make key learning points that allows reader to understand these key concepts and how to apply them to real life applications. Here are some comments from people that have read "The People " "Great read for young leaders and a great refresher for more seasoned leaders!" -Bruce Edwards, C.E.O., D.H.L. Supply Chain "This book takes the principles of effectively leading people and puts them into a real time story that leaders of any level can relate to and learn as they move along the journey of leadership. All leaders should have this book as a permanent addition to their library and re-read it on an annual basis" -Randy Meredith, Former President, Power Logistics "I love this book! It is a clear and insightful reminder for experienced managers of what we should be doing every day. The analogies and "formulas" are wonderful ways to bring management to real life understanding for all" -Sandi Kerentoff, Sr. Vice President, Administration and H.R., Hughes Network Systems, L.L.C. "A wonderful example of people-oriented management! Easy to read, easy to digest, and hard to put down. Illustrates clearly why true leaders can make the difference to the organizational lives of their employees. "Paul Chimleski, President and C.O.O., Light House Communication Corporation