The fundamental elements of leadership are not always evident in new challenges. Greg Hicks uses LeaderShock ... And How to Triumph Over It to remind leaders that the basics matter. Hicks, a business professor at San Jose State University and a trainer for Fortune 500 companies around the world, uses common sense, experience and excellent examples to identify eight key leadership rules that extend to all organizations. As educational leaders grapple with increased expectations for all students and major limitations on resources, it is wise to revisit the basics and use them as guides for our staff, students and community. Hicks describes his rules as "revolutionary," yet the revolutionary nature comes only from their simplicity and basic grounding in successful experiences. The book quotes various current and historical leaders to amplify the diverse ways the eight rules can be applied. Openly stating one's intentions with clarity and purpose is at the center of Hicks' leadership behaviors. By doing so, leaders create a visible agenda rather than a hidden one.