A New Breed of Leader: 8 Leadership Qualities That Matter Most in the Real World What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
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ISBN: 0425225909 / Publisher: Berkley, March 2009
Defines the characteristics necessary in a good leader and provides tips for becoming effective in implementing direction in one's chosen field through action steps, insightful information, and practical tips. Original.
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The author of the national bestseller Making a Difference presents the indispensable characteristics every twenty-first century leader needs. In A New Breed of Leader, Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel-global leadership expert, bestselling author, and award-winning speaker-will show readers how to develop the essential qualities needed to become an effective leader: ? Competence-building purpose ? Accountability-fostering trust ? Openness-generating integrity ? Humility-inspiring authenticity ? Language-connecting relationships ? Values-forging community ? Perspective-establishing balance ? Power-mastering influence Filled with stories about and interviews with successful leaders such as golf legend Arnold Palmer; Andrea Young, CEO Avon Corporation; Howard Schultz, CEO Starbucks; and David Neeleman, CEO JetBlue; this book offers valuable insights and teaches readers how to take advantage of the immediately usable action steps.
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