The Leadership Edge: Think, Behave, and Communicate Like a Leader

Businesses rise, fall, or stall based on their level of leadership. Businesses that invest the time, energy, and resources to develop leaders enjoy a competitive edge—and by developing leaders who can develop other leaders, unleash the power of rapid and sustainable growth. By developing people with the skills to put team members and customers in the best position to succeed, they ensure their own success.

The Leadership Edge gives business leaders and leadership coaches, consultants, and trainers a framework for developing strong business leaders who can learn to develop other strong business leaders. It serves as a guide, offering insights, strategies, and practical tools to empower individuals and organizations to gain their own leadership edge.

Whether you are a seasoned executive, a middle manager, an emerging leader, or a leadership consultant, the principles and practices explored in The Leadership Edge provide the knowledge and resources to unleash your leadership potential and make a meaningful impact on your organization.

High Performance Principal Michael B. Ross has helped hundreds of business owners and executives, in large corporations and small businesses, become more effective leaders who inspire their employees and grow their revenues. As a college athlete and during his service with the United States Navy, he learned that intentional actions combine with strategic disciplines to create exceptional outcomes. He witnessed firsthand the power of unified teams and quality leadership and calls on that experience to help leaders clarify their vision and enact real behavioral change in their organizations.

Mike Shaw is founder and president of Atlanta-based Shade Communications. He has been writing about business for more than five decades. He is the author of The Musician, a work of literary fiction, and co-author of Understanding Economic Equilibrium with Federal Reserve Chief Economist Thomas J. Cunningham, PhD. He has followed a double career path as musician and writer, and co-hosts the weekly podcast, Music Life and Times.