The Unwritten Laws of Business

In 1944, W.J. King wrote a book entitled The Unwritten Laws of Engineering. Interestingly enough, CEO William H. Swanson, came out with a self-published pamphlet, Swanson’s Unwritten Rules of Management that was largely inspired by King’s book. Swanson’s pamphlet was well received by individuals such as Jack Welch and Warren Buffet.

This is all to say that James G. Skakoon did a rewrite of King’s original book and has now published The Unwritten Laws of Business. It’s great how basic principles of management and leadership hold up after 60 years. This little book is short and simple, provides a wealth of knowledge for new managers, and serves as a great reminder for the veterans.