Leadership Wisdom: Unexpected Lessons From a Plumber

Atlanta, Georgia – May 8, 2025 – Addressing the growing issue of manager burnout and team disengagement, a new leadership book offers practical solutions in an engaging narrative.

“What Effective Leaders DO”, by leadership speaker and team-building expert Sean Glaze, presents a leadership parable filled with relatable challenges and practical tools for overwhelmed leaders.

The unique approach? The four leadership lessons are learned from a wise plumber during coffee conversations, not from a typical business guru.

The book follows Jenn, a newly promoted manager, as she learns from Tony, a plumber whose insights guide her leadership development. It’s described as “Ted Lasso meets Who Moved My Cheese,” offering immediately applicable insights.

Glaze, drawing on his background as a basketball coach and leadership speaker, combines decades of experience with storytelling to create an informative and engaging guide.

Glaze states, “Leadership today is about influence through interactions, not just authority. Jenn’s journey reflects the challenges faced by many managers, and Tony provides a framework for confident, sustainable leadership.”

Key takeaways include four core lessons from Tony to Jenn, each providing practical tools for leadership:

• The Ladder of Awareness – a model to find the real problems, not just the surface issues.
• Assumption to Question – a challenge to examine four types of beliefs.
• The Evolution of Focus – a way to set priorities that really matter.
• The Steps to Confidence – a simple way to handle challenges with courage.

Ideal for leadership programs or improving leadership skills, What Effective Leaders DO is praised as “engaging, empowering, and exactly what managers need now.” A bestselling author notes, “This isn’t just a book to read; it’s one to use, quote, and share.”

The Kindle version is available for pre-order on Amazon for $2.99 until the June 12 launch, when the audiobook, paperback, and hardcover versions will be released. Bulk orders, workshops, and downloadable visuals are available at:
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Sean Glaze is available to discuss workplace culture, manager burnout, and emotional intelligence, offering actionable insights for audiences.

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