If this document is intended as a how-google-does-it for applicability outside of Google, then the leadership section (Ch9) should include a heavy dose of your-

If this document is intended as a how-google-does-it for applicability outside of Google, then the leadership section (Ch9) should include a heavy dose of your-mileage-may-vary. It is very good advice, but requires great cultural and executive support. All the adages listed here make perfect sense, but they don't succeed in a vacuum. Servant leadership is great, until individuals disagree with product strategy and priorities. Addressing low performers is great, until a company's HR policies make doing so onerous. I could go on, but there are often many things outside of your control as a leader that directly affect your capability to manage. It's all part of the job and something to account for, but set your expectations accordingly.