"Mastering the Obvious: A Handbook for Home, Work, and School" peels back the layers of complexity that obscure the obvious and proven principles that lie at the heart of useful management theory. Grounded in five decades' worth of insights as a consultant, author Richard C. Gillespie shares his refreshing and clear explanations of the proven principles that lead to success in individuals' professional and personal lives.

In ten chapters, "Mastering the Obvious" outlines those principles and explains the ways to apply them in various contexts. These approaches will benefit people in...