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Book SynopsisA unique take on leadership from a popular Forbes blogger and nationally-known leadership coach Leading So People Will Follow explores the six leadership characteristics that inspire followers to fully support their leaders.
Trade ReviewYou recognize leadership when you see it, but many people tend to stumble when asked to come up with a definition. Not so for Andersen, who is a leadership coach and Forbes blogger. She couldn’t be more direct and succinct as she breaks down the definition of leadership into six components or, more apropos to her discussions, the six attributes of a good leader—far-sightedness, passion, courage, wisdom, generosity, and trustworthiness. Her point and approach are to teach how to be an effective leader, supported by her fundamental philosophy that “when someone who is put in the ‘leader’ seat doesn’t demonstrate the leadership qualities for which human beings have a kind of built-in radar, that person is unlikely to be effective as a leader.” To that end, she offers five “key behaviors” for each of the six leadership components. A book to read more than once and to consult many times.— Brad Hooper, Booklist Online
Table of Contents1 The Longing for Good Leaders 1
Our Leader Longing Is Wired In
Cracking the Code
2 Firesides and Folktales 7
Stories Hold the Map
The Six Attributes
Reflecting on Your Leadership
Hearing the Story
3 Farsighted 21
See Possible Futures
Articulate the Vision
Model the Vision
See Past Obstacles
Invite Participation
4 Passionate 49
Commit Honestly
Make a Clear Case Without Dogma
Invite Real Dialogue
Support Your Passion
Remain Committed
5 Courageous 63
Make Tough Choices
Risk Yourself for the Enterprise
Do Personally Difficult Things
Take Responsibility
Admit Mistakes
6 Wise 83
Be Curious—Listen!
Assess Objectively
Learn from Your Experience
See and Share Patterns
Act Based on Your Sense of Right
7 Generous 105
Assume Positive Intent
Share Power
Share What You Know
Freely Give Credit, Praise, and Reward
Provide Necessary Resources for Success
8 Trustworthy 137
Tell the Truth
Do What You Say You Will
Keep Confidences
Speak and Act for the Greater Good
Get Results
9 Friends for the Journey 157
Leading as a Group Endeavor
Wizards, Well-Wishers, and Wild Cards
Finding Your Supporters
10 Your Own Tale 167
Reassess Yourself
Make a Plan
Rely on Your Wizards, Well-Wishers, and Wild Cards
Epilogue 173
Listening and Self-Talk for Leaders: Bonus Section 175
Acknowledgments 187
The Author 189
Index 191
