REALITY CHECK LEADERSHIP - DOES IT HAVE A UNIVERSAL APPLICATION?

When deciding to write about understanding behavior and leadership I formulated a plan to do a series of books. The first would be centered on the hospitality business, the second on leading volunteers and the third a universal approach understanding human behavior. My assumption was that the first two would each fit into a niche with a different market, while the third would have a universal appeal. To my surprise the first book: REALITY CHECK FOR LEADERS (RCL) has garnered the enthusiastic support of other business leaders.
At a recent show, the owner of a large bottling company purchased a number of copies for his managers. After reading the book, the president of a big city commercial landscaping company wanted copies for his people. The owner of a large number of auto dealerships wants the book for his managers. I continue to hear comments directed to the notion that this book on leadership works for anyone in a leadership position or for anyone who wants to be. Moreover, the more I hear the more I am beginning to understand that RCL in this form is already universal enough for all.

Here I think are some of the reasons people see the universality of RCL.
1- The notion that an Individual’s Interest and Skill levels will determine initial productivity works in all arenas.
2- The concept of repeating rewarded behavior and the organization’s reward system fits in any circumstance or situation.
3- Regardless of the goals of any organization, successful leaders understand that people pursue personal payoffs.

So what should I make of this interesting if somewhat potentially plan altering development? Should I consider the first book as a management tool for all organizations? Alternatively, should I continue with my plans for a three book series? The answer to that will come with time. As college hospitality programs adopt this book I am pushed to continue on with my plan when I hear non-hospitality executives talk of its usefulness I am pulled in another direction.
For now I plan to continue gathering data on the SCHILAGI Interest and Skill Profile (SISP)-talking to groups about RCL and working with hotel companies in providing them with information necessary to improve their leaders. If you want to learn more go to http://www.realitycheckforleaders.com/