Are you a teen or young adult about to start your first job, or dreaming of starting your own business? Are you ready to take your first step into the business world but unsure where to start? 

Whether prepping for a summer gig or gearing up to launch something big, Bill’s 5 Rules for Success is your essential guide to navigating the real world of work with confidence and character.

Written by seasoned professional and customer experience expert Bill Leinweber, this award-winning book delivers five simple, timeless rules that every young person should know before stepping into the workforce:

• Show Up
• Be On Time
• Be Productive
• Show You Care
• Ask, “How Can I Help?”

Straightforward, relatable, and packed with real-world wisdom, Bill’s 5 Rules for Success stands out for its practical focus on mindset, professionalism, and behavior—qualities that make a lasting impact in any job or business venture.

🏆 Bill’s 5 Rules For Success awards:

• 1st Place - Writer's Digest 2025 Self-Published Book Awards, Middle Grade/Young Adult
• Gold Award Winner - Reader Views Reviewer's Choice Awards 2024-2025, Young Adult Non-Fiction
• Regional Winner - Reader Views Reviewer's Choice Awards 2024-2025, Great Lakes Region
• Finalist - National Indie Excellence Book Awards

Perfect for high school students, college students, recent grads, or any teen eager to succeed in work and life, this no-nonsense handbook will help you stand out, get ahead, and build a reputation you’ll be proud of.

What are people saying?

“It’s sensible advice that any new employee ought to have!” - Elaine K

“Every middle school in the country should provide this book to every 8th-grade student. Regardless of career path, Bill’s 5 Rules For Success will position students for high achievement.” - Judith B

Start your journey to success today—and take the first step toward becoming the person employers remember for all the right reasons.

This is a must read book for any youth who is entering the work world. With Bill's straight forward approach to the essentials needed in forming life long positive foundations for being a valued employee, Bill's 5 Rules for Success will reinforce the importance of showing up, being punctual, productive, showing that you care and becoming a contributor. These basic rules as described through his humor and real life experiences, makes this book so much more than a guide to starting a first job. These are foundations that can be applied to all aspects of our lives, helping to create a can do attitude for any task or challenge ahead. — Catherine E. Money, Professional Photographer

I loved it! Being in HR for the last 20 years it was long overdue. In my semi-retirement, I now work part time doing HR at a small retail garden center and I will be sharing this book with the young people just starting out. I’m making it part of their onboarding process.  — Kathleen Smith, Human Resources Professional

This is a really great book for teens and young people starting their first jobs. It lays out the basics, explains why they are important, how to manage first jobs successfully. I think so many time we just assume people know the expectations of jobs, but unless someone explains it clearly, they don't! Bill does a wonderful job not only providing the information, but being very positive while doing so. He also adds in a section for what to do when a job isn't the right fit, and why it's okay when that happens.  — Colleen Hines, Vice President of Marketing