$30. Signed first Edition, like new.

A good and thoughtful book that does not try to find a simplistic definition of a leader, but instead asks us to work first on ourselves before offering ourselves to be leaders for a cause beyond our selves. ( )

If anecdotes speak to you, then this might be the book for you, because it is almost entirely such. There are some very good points in here: success is cyclical, but trends up if successful in your success (my words); key to leadership is self awareness - emotional intelligence, ethical boundaries; extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and balancing them; support team includes mentors who can provide contrast; integrating your life into your business life (this has always been part of my career development...especially in the military) and knowing there should and will always be trade offs.

I cringed reading that "what is the meaning or purpose of my life" is the "most personal and profound area of leadership development." I hate pyschobabble philosophical BS. fortunately, that's a very small section.

An important facet of leadership - sometimes lost in these "manuals" - is a key element of self: empowering others. The authors frame this well as an internal component. I see a common trap here, though, and that is pegging your style of leadership... A good leader uses multiple styles.

This is a good book and recommended. My recommendation comes with my usual caveat: never take these as gospel...pull the nuggets you need and aggregate with all the other resources available to you and keep looking for more. ( )

"Shows how antone who follows their internal compass can become an authentic leader" by using a "Personal Leadership Development Plan" centered in five areas: Knowing your authentic self, Defining your values and leadership principles, understanding your motivations, building your support team, and staying grounded by integrating all aspects of your life.

This book was written by a highly successful CEO, so anyone pursuing a like career would find this interesting and beneficial.

Great book - lots of stories all centered around 5 keys to an internal compass: Knowing your authentic self, Defining your values and leadership principles, Understanding your motivations, Building your support team, and Staying grounded by integrating all aspects of your life. "If not me, then who? If not now, then when?" ( )