The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders - Softcover

BLANK, Warren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814433073 ISBN 13: 9780814433072

Publisher: AMACOM, 2001

Synopsis

Some people appear to be "natural born leaders." But are they literally born that way? Or have they been taught, coached, rewarded, and reinforced in ways that enable them to be leaders? According to The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders, no one is born a leader. But everyone has the natural born capacity to lead. We label people ""natural born leaders"" because they consistently and frequently model qualities that inspire others to commit to their direction. This book identifies the skill set that causes others to see people as natural born leaders, helps readers assess their current level of these skills, and coaches readers to master their weak areas. Readers will learn: * Foundation skills, including self-awareness and the ability to establish rapport * Direction skills, including the ability to set a course and develop others as leaders * Willing follower skills, including the ability to influence others and create a motivating environment.

About this title

From the Author:

It is never too late to become what you want to be. I wrote this book for those who want to be more effective or “master leaders.” The book explains that noone is actually a “born leader.” A leader provides direction and influences others so they willingly follow. People we label “natural born leaders” perform certain skills so effortlessly, spontaneously, frequently, and consistently that we perceive them as “born to lead.” In fact, such people have simply mastered the specific, measurable, and recognizable 108 skills of effective leadership.

The book describes how anyone can develop their leadership skills to the next level of excellence. I acknowledge that many of the skills have been used by the best leaders throughout history - which is why they are essential to leadership effectiveness. And, some of the skills are newer. All the skills define the facts of a leader's life or the "actionable propositions" that enable leaders to attract willing followers. Cynics might complain that the skills are "nothing new." I suggest that it is what we learn after we know it all that counts. Knowing is not doing.

Everyone has the capacity to improve their leadership by knowing the skills and doing things to improve their leadership skill level. The book offers over 1000 actions to develop skill mastery.

The book includes an assessment to measure your current skill level and help target your leadership development efforts in specific areas.

So do you want to become a “master leader” who makes a difference?

About the Author:

Warren Blank is president of The Leadership Group, which provides consulting and training services to Fortune 500 companies and large U.S. government agencies. He is author of The 9 Natural Laws of Leadership.

About this edition

• Publisher: AMACOM
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0814433073
• ISBN 13: 9780814433072
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272