Good Leaders Learn : Lessons from Lifetimes of Leadership

ISBN
9780415659772
$70.95
Author Seijts, Gerard
Format Paperback
Details
  • 9.8" x 7.0" x 1.0"
  • Active Record
  • Individual Title
  • 2014
  • 416
  • Yes
  • 18
  • HD57.7.S445 2013
How do leaders learn to lead? How do leaders set themselves up for success? This book explores the real-life experiences of a wide variety of leaders from different industries, sectors, and countries to bring to light new lessons on the importance of life-long learning. Consisting primarily of a series of probing interviews, Good Leaders Learn presents the challenges, triumphs, and reflections of 31 senior and high-profile leaders, offering insight into how they learned to lead during their careers. The book pulls important and useful perspectives into a robust theoretical framework that includes the importance of innate curiosity, challenging oneself, risk-taking, and other key elements of good leadership. With practical insights complemented by the latest leadership research and theory, this book will help current and potential leaders to build a solid foundation of the leadership qualities vital to their continuing success.