Books The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done  by Peter F. Drucker (Author), Zachary First (Afterword), Jim Collins (Foreword)

"The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done" by Peter F. Drucker is a highly influential management book that focuses on the essential practices for becoming an effective executive or leader. Drucker argues that effectiveness is a skill that can be learned and developed. Key points from the book include:

Effective executives ask themselves, "What needs to be done?" and "What is right for the enterprise?" to focus on meaningful contributions.

They concentrate on a few major priorities where their actions will produce outstanding results and avoid spreading themselves too thin.

Effective executives manage their time rigorously by identifying and eliminating time-wasters and dedicating time to high-value activities.

They build on strengths (their own, their associates', and their organization's) while avoiding efforts to fix weaknesses.

Decision-making is systematic; they make few but important and well-thought-out decisions that include clear boundaries, right action, and feedback mechanisms.

Effective executives take full responsibility for their decisions and communications and focus on opportunities rather than problems.

They think collectively using "we" rather than "I," emphasizing teamwork and organizational success.