Bob Alexander believes there are five major players in the educational puzzle: The Student, The Parent, The Teacher, The Administrator, and The Government. Take a close look and you will see the teacher is trapped in the middle of many opposing forces yet still do the job. They are the soldiers on the frontline of education. Regardless of what politicians and parents do to improve the situation, the teacher has to work with what they have today. The Teacher Trap provides a simple solution for teachers to be positive difference-makers in the lives of their students.

What qualities define a leader? How do individuals gain positions of leadership? The former Director of Educational Services and Director of Sales for the Zig Ziglar Corporation has worked with scores of business and education leaders over the years.

Concise and succinct, Bob Alexander provides a simple, practical solution to some serious challenges faced by leaders on a daily basis in all walks of life.

Alexander believes that leaders cannot expect results from others if they are unwilling to produce results themselves. Leaders must set an example for others and maintain a critical matrix of leadership tools. Making it Happen highlights these two requirements for leadership success and provides readers with a roadmap for achievement.

Executives and managers who want to improve their organizations’ ability to work together and be more productive will find solutions in Alexander’s book. He recognizes the special niche held by operational managers who must lead, manage and inspire daily performance and accomplishment in others.