The Little Book of Management in Forty Fables
Forty short stories. One big truth: leadership is learned in the small moments.
Every manager knows that leading people is less about grand strategies and more about the everyday decisions, conversations and behaviours that shape how a team works. But those lessons are rarely written down — until now.
The Little Book of Management in Forty Fables offers a simple, human way to understand leadership: through storytelling. Each fable reveals a behaviour or blind spot many managers recognise instantly — the miscommunication that spirals, the task that wasn’t really delegated, the boundary that should have been set, the feedback that came too late.
These stories are short, relatable and incredibly easy to absorb. And each one carries a clear message you can use straight away.
Inside, you’ll explore themes such as:
Why clarity matters more than confidence
How trust is built in moments, not meetings
What really drives (and derails) teamwork
How small habits create big perceptions
Why good intentions don’t always lead to good leadership
How misaligned expectations quietly damage performance
Why listening well is a superpower for managers
You don’t need to read this book in order.
Just open it wherever you like, read a fable, and take away a leadership insight you can apply immediately.
Perfect for you if:
✔ You want practical leadership wisdom without wading through theory
✔ You enjoy learning through stories rather than heavy management models
✔ You’re a new or aspiring manager looking for clarity and confidence
✔ You’re an experienced manager who recognises these moments all too well
✔ You want to give your team — or yourself — a fresh way to reflect on how you lead
Simple. Memorable. Surprisingly powerful.
The Little Book of Management in Forty Fables is the leadership companion you’ll return to whenever you need a moment of reflection — or a reminder that great management is built one small action at a time.