"Ditch the carrot and the stick," Finney, a leadership consultant and the creator of the Career Landscapes Team-Building Workshop, advises organizational leaders. Money alone does not motivate employees; trust is the strongest persuasion tool. The author gives advice on developing a compelling leadership style and cultivating a culture that empowers employees. Leaders don't have to be magically charismatic; they just need to be kind, honest, and authentic. The book's two-page 'truths' (69 in all) are grouped in sections on employee engagement, engaged cultures, motivation, performance, creativity, communication, and teams. In addition to advice, the author presents quotes from managers and suggests activities. The reader-friendly open layout features pull quotes and bullet points. FT Press is an imprint of Pearson Education. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)