"Ron Taylor's book "Leadership: Stories, Lessons, and Uncommon Sense" is a must-have book for your office and/or home. Although directed at readers in leadership roles, the strategies that Ron presents can be used in a variety of venues from dealing with clients and customers to teachers/professors dealing with students. Among other things, the book highlights techniques that are meant to build-up and bring out the best work ethic in subordinates by creating an atmosphere of trust. By nurturing these relationships, you demonstrate that you...

"In "Leadership: Stories, Lessons and Uncommon Sense" Ron Taylor gives important guidance of practical use in day-to-day managing. I wish I'd read this book as a young manager. The lessons are important, and Ron makes the learning enjoyable. He helps us see that we can also succeed, and he provides genuine tools with which to do so."

"Ron is an exceptional leader and project manager. He is one of the most people oriented individuals I have ever encountered. His thorough attention to detail, his passion for everything he gets involved with, and his unassailable integrity and professionalism inspire and motivate the people around him to share in his vision and to get the job done."

"Ron's book, "Leadership: Stories, Lessons and Uncommon Sense" is a smart unassuming book that manages to impart the foundations of leadership without the pomp and hyperbole one usually encounters with projects of this nature. The no nonsense, humorous tone belies the depth of the subject matter as well as the many critical insights contained within. I can see this book used as a guide to team building exercises as well as a good desk companion in a busy workplace."

Ron's expertise, talent, and direction led to our competency-based approach to project management and knowledge management. Ron's leadership and passion for project management and knowledge management have moved us toward a culture of continuous learning and development, aligned these two core competencies with our business purpose, and engaged our employees in implementing our business decisions.

"Inspiration can come from different sources; Ron's comes from experience; mine now comes from Ron. After reading his perspectives on leadership and listening to his presentations, I found myself appreciating just how deeply he understands the subject and how much I can benefit from his solid and enduring message. Ron's enlightened insights bring much appreciated clarity to my understanding of the subject. He connected with me as a reader and a listener as if we were having a one-on-one chat with a trusted friend."

“I would like to thank you personally for taking the time last night to speak at the monthly meeting of the DC Chapter of the Project Management Institute. The information and perspective you shared, in such an engaging manner, was both timeless and priceless. I literally cannot find the words to express how much I appreciated what you had to say, and how much I enjoyed the way you delivered it. You are quite possibly the best speaker I have had the pleasure of listening to.

Thanks again, Mr. Taylor. What a gift you gave us last...

"Thanks for delivering such an excellent keynote today at the IRS. The audience enjoyed your real life stories and humor, and you made people step back from their everyday work and think about their leadership style, successes and areas for improvement. This was truly professional development. "

Ron's broad experience in Federal government programs, his experience in implementing mentoring programs, and his strong teaching skills were instrumental in preparing our employees to embark on this new and important mentoring program.

"Ron Taylor did an outstanding job leading the November 18, 2011 Leadership Breakfast in Reston, VA. His topic was "What the Dog Saw" and, through this humorous perspective, Ron facilitated a highly interactive discussion about how we learn from leaders based not on what they do, but on what we see. The overwhelming feedback after the session was that it was both informative and fun for our group of seasoned leaders. I highly recommend Ron to any group looking for an outstanding speaker."

"This book is a powerful read with profound, yet simple ideas to apply as a leader. I truly enjoyed the stories and humor that made the book so fun to read. It's obvious that Ron understands the "intangibles" which makes a great leader. I'm very excited to pass along this book to my clients, colleagues, friends and family. It's my new favorite book!"

"I just wanted to send a note of appreciation for your presentation for my MBA class. Your skills and experience as a leader shone through, and the students were very interested in what you had to say. It is rare to find someone who has been such a successful “doer” and can translate that experience into a compelling presentation, but you managed to accomplish just that. Your stories were an excellent balance to your experience. Pacing and timing were perfect. All in all, it was a very engaging and powerful presentation!"