The Decisions That Make a Great Leader

About the Book

A decision is only as good as what reaches the person doing the work. Dr. Dondi M. Day begins with a Monday meeting at the fictional Gannet Bay Marine Works. A customer asks for a dock ahead of schedule, but people leave the meeting with different understandings of what was approved. By the time the problem becomes visible, promises have already been made. The scenario raises a practical leadership question: what did the team hear, what authority did they have, and what should the leader have clarified?

The book follows four parts: getting expectations clear, trusting people with the work, having conversations leaders avoid, and leading when choices get hard. It examines how to define good work, investigate mistakes without rushing to blame, give people room to act, use reports and records, hear warnings, address disagreement fairly, and respond when customer pressure or a broken promise changes the plan.

Drawing on experience in law enforcement, Coast Guard service, construction and mechanical trades, contract risk, and organizational leadership, Day writes for supervisors, managers, small-business owners, department heads, and executives responsible for turning decisions into action across a team.

Appendices include a leader self-assessment, discussion guide, decisions-and-tools reference, and The Decision Check to help readers apply the ideas to their own work.

Practical leadership for decisions that reach the people doing the work

The Decisions That Make a Great Leader by Dr. Dondi M. Day is a practical leadership book for supervisors, managers, small-business owners, department heads, and executives. It explores what happens after a meeting: whether people understand the decision, know their authority, raise concerns in time, and deliver what was promised. Topics include clear expectations, delegation, useful reports, difficult conversations, fairness, and accountability. The book includes a leader self-assessment, discussion guide, practical decision tools, and The Decision Check.

Amazon listing details: Kindle $4.99 pre-order Nov 30, 2026; Paperback $12.99 scheduled Nov 30, 2026. Prices may change.

What is The Decisions That Make a Great Leader about?

Dr. Dondi M. Day’s book examines how leaders make decisions clear to the people doing the work, including setting expectations, delegating authority, using reports, hearing concerns, and responding fairly when plans go wrong.

Who is this leadership book for?

It is written for supervisors, managers, small-business owners, department heads, and executives who want their decisions to translate into clear, accountable work.

What practical tools does the book include?

The book includes a leader self-assessment, a discussion guide, practical decision tools, and The Decision Check.

When will The Decisions That Make a Great Leader be available?

Amazon listing details: Kindle $4.99 pre-order Nov 30, 2026; Paperback $12.99 scheduled Nov 30, 2026. Prices may change.

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Book at a Glance

Author

Dr. Dondi M. Day

Category

Business · Leadership

Release

Kindle pre-order now · Releases November 30, 2026

Editions

Kindle eBook

Amazon list prices (USD)

Kindle eBook: $4.99 · Paperback: $12.99 (scheduled November 30, 2026)

Reader Questions

Who is the author of The Decisions That Make a Great Leader?

The Decisions That Make a Great Leader is by Dr. Dondi M. Day, who also publishes coastal fiction under the pen name Mike Anthony.

Can I pre-order The Decisions That Make a Great Leader now?

Yes. You can pre-order Kindle eBook at $4.99 on Amazon now. Amazon listing details: Kindle $4.99 pre-order Nov 30, 2026; Paperback $12.99 scheduled Nov 30, 2026. Prices may change.