Nick McCormick is a Practice Manager for an IT services firm where he helps companies support their computer systems. He has built and managed dozens of teams and organizations of information technology professionals.  His efforts have been recognized through the receipt of multiple leadership awards to include AT&T’s Partners in Delivering Excellence Award and Electronic Data System’s Leadership Coaching Award.

He spends a good deal of time helping others become successful managers and leaders through his teaching, training, and writing.  In fact, that is the mission of his new company -- Be Good Ventures, LLC where he recently published his first book -- Lead Well and Prosper.





Nick believes that the world is threatened by an overwhelming tolerance of mediocrity, and by striving to be good in all aspects of our lives we can combat this trend, making a significant impact in our lives and to society in general.

His new book Lead Well and Prosper: 15 Successful Strategies for Becoming a Good Manager is a straightforward guide for managers at all levels. “I wrote the book somewhat  out of frustration,” says McCormick, who has many years’ experience as a manager in the IT industry. “I’ve witnessed incredibly poor management throughout my career, and I’ve seen the negative  impact this can have on people and companies. I wanted to help those who recognize the need to
improve.”

Organized in an easy-to-follow format, this compact guide sticks to the often-forgotten basics—such as provide honest and timely feedback, treat people like human beings, and do what  you say you’ll do. Each chapter begins with a humorous but unfortunately all-too-true scenario—  complete with a cast of characters and illustrations—demonstrating the common mistakes managers make. Then recommended tips are included to help overcome the problem. A list of dos and  don’ts—which cut right to the chase—follows. Actions that can be taken immediately to implement  the strategy are listed at the end of each section. Appendices list the dos and don’ts in one place for  easy reference, and include a quiz that determines a manager’s effectiveness. There is also a recommended reading list.

“Effectively combating the management crisis will occur only by training new managers  and transforming those who are more seasoned,” says McCormick. “All managers can start by  embracing the information in this book.”

Lead Well and Prosper can be purchased in bookstores, on Amazon, or at www.begoodventures.com/products.html