On Becoming a Leader ^{2nd Ed.}

A timeless classic from a pioneer in the field of leadership studies-the only book you need to read on becoming an effective leader.

Warren Bennis (1925-2014) was a pioneer in leadership studies, a scholar who advised presidents and business executives alike on how to become successful leaders. On Becoming a Leader is his seminal work, exemplifying Bennis's core belief that leaders are not born-they are made. In a world increasingly defined by turbulence and uncertainty, the call to leadership is more urgent than ever. Providing essential and timeless insights for generations of readers, On Becoming a Leader delves into the qualities that define leadership, the people who exemplify it, and the strategies that anyone can apply to achieve it.

>Dubbed the "dean of leadership gurus" by Forbes magazine, Bennis remains the final word in modern leadership. This seminal work is a must-read for anyone who aspires to leadership excellence.

1. Mastering the Context
2. Understanding the Basics
3. Knowing Yourself
4. Knowing the World
5. Operating on Instinct
6. Deploying Yourself: Strike Hard, Try Everything
7. Moving Through Chaos
8. Getting People on Your Side
9. Organizations Can Help — or Hinder
10. Forging the Future

Worth the read, but don't expect to be a leader after having read this one.