Discovering the Leader in You: How to realize Your Leadership Potential,
New and Revised
Praise for Discovering the Leader in You
"An excellent guide for both new and seasoned leaders on the unique and
complex challenges of leadership in the twenty-first century. This well-written, concise
book will take you through the steps needed to make conscious, deliberate leadership
choices in our 24/7 world of constant access and rapid change—choices that will help you
better shape and control the influence you want to have."
—Molly Corbett Broad, president, American Council on Education
"All great leaders strive for excellence by committing and periodically
recommitting to self-improvement. In Discovering the Leader in You, the authors help
leaders hone their awareness of self and environment in this must-read guide on the
journey to betterment."
—Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
"An effective leader must have keen self-awareness, which can only be
obtained through a systematic process of self-discovery and evaluation. This book will
take you through a proven discovery process that will help hone your leadership skills. I
highly recommend it."
—Donna Noce, president, White House Black Market
"Discovering the Leader in You isn't about finding what's inside you or
recovering what you've lost. It's about recognizing your situation, embracing its
challenges, and making the necessary changes to overcome the challenges you face. This
book helps leaders at all levels frame leadership discovery as a choice—a decision to
make a difference to improve the lives of other people. Leadership is essential no matter
the situation."
—General James D. Thurman, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command
"Leaders can make or break an organization. With Discovering the Leader in
You, the authors supply us with a systematic approach to excelling as a leader. The
principles defined in this book can help you become the effective, impactful leader you
want to be!"
—Eric Wiseman, chairman, president, and CEO, VF Corporation
"Discover who you are as a leader with the world's top experts on the
subject!"
—Marshall Goldsmith
Table of Contents
Preface.
1 Where Does Leadership Fit in Your Life?
2 Organizational Realities, Demands, and Expectations.
3 Your Leadership Vision.
4 Your Leadership Motivation and Values.
5 Your Leadership Profile.
6 Personal Realities, Demands, and Expectations.
7 The Leader in You.
References.
About the Authors.
Index.
About the Center for Creative Leadership.
208 paages, Hardcover