Social Influence and Genius, A Leadership Journey (Paperback or Softback)

About the Book

The changing face of leadership is increasingly concerned with "social influence" - drawing people and disparate parts of an organization together in ways that make individuals and organizations more effective. The old way of directing people to do things has given way to guiding them to want to do things. The leadership journey outlined in this book gets to the heart of leading organizations. As you continue on your journey with us you will learn a new model of leadership and organization structure that will create a better future for everyone. You will discover a most vital lesson of success, Leadership Genius.

The Authors

Dan McArthur is an independent board director and a member of the Institute for Effective Leadership advisory board.  He has been a top-tier management consulting firm leadership principal, senior manager in several major corporations, managing director of a private equity firm and an entrepreneur.  He is author of Outcome Management and many other books and articles on business vitality.

Vincent Higgins is a board director, strategist and President and CEO of the Institute for Effective Leadership. With advanced degrees in physics, philosophy, and theology, he uses his "theo-physicist" background in leadership and enterprise development.  He has lived in a number of countries working with corporate leaders and organizations and speaks several languages.

The Institute for Effective Leadership, a leadership development and advisory firm which sees "effectiveness" as achieving --and constantly surpassing-- an organization's stated objectives, for greater impact, profitability and sustainability. Its proven track record has enabled executives and decision-makers to reach their full potential, for the good of their organizations and society as a whole. effective-leadership.com.

"Einstein said that everything should be made as simple as possible ... but no simpler. McArthur and Higgins have managed to accomplish that delicate balance in the field of leadership"
 Bruce Hamilton 
CEO, Energy Company & 
U.S. Navy Captain (retired)

"Social Influence and Genius provides the big picture and detailed character traits to be an effective leader. The book is an eclectic tome on leadership for the novice or most experienced professional" 
Daniel Torpey, CPA, CFF, CITP 
Partner, Ernst & Young, LLP

"If I had read Social Influence and Genius 20 years ago, I would have been and the businesses I managed would have been much more successful. The book will rapidly become a best seller. I truly could not put it down!"
 Joseph Nassif, Nustar Energy Corporation 
Fortune Magazine's top 100 best companies to work for in 2011

"The authors have unveiled the essence of true leadership with their introduction of the "Leadership Trilogy" and the unlocking of an organization's Genius Network!  I will recommend and provide this masterpiece to all my corporate clients." 
Jim Bethmann, Managing Partner 
Caldwell Partners (Executive Search)

"Social Influence and Genius clearly brings to light the elements of a true leader. The authors deftly expose the true meaning of leadership, a life-long journey that provides tangible results, both in profits and in deeper meaning." 
Carlos E. Gonzalez, Managing Director 
Northgulf Partners Inc (Financial Services)