Putting the Leader in Leadership

Putting the Leader in Leadership is a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone stepping into a leadership role—or looking to lead more effectively. Whether you’re a new supervisor finding your footing or a seasoned manager ready to sharpen your edge, this book equips you with real-world strategies that actually work.

Jim Zelem brings decades of leadership experience to the page, distilling the lessons he learned from the factory floor to the executive office. This isn’t a book about leadership theory—it’s about how to lead with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

Inside, you’ll discover how to build trust, set expectations, manage performance, coach through resistance, and inspire teams in both calm and crisis. This book will help you move from “being in charge” to being someone your team actually wants to follow.

Because real leaders don’t just hold titles—they make a difference.