9 Things a Leader Must Do : How to Go to the Next Level--And Take Others With You

Why do some leaders get and accomplish what they want as a matter of routine, while others seem to regularly experience frustration and setbacks? Why do some leaders achieve their goals and reach new heights, while others barely "hang in there" and survive? Based on his groundbreaking psychological study of the ways that successful individuals think and behave, Dr. Henry Cloud presents a simple yet profound roadmap to help leaders-and those who want to become leaders-arrive at greater levels of personal growth and corporate influence than they previously thought were possible. The good news for all of us is that leadership success is not limited to vague notions of "charisma" nor traditional advantages like graduate degrees and connections, but much more to a pattern of thinking and moving forward that learns from mistakes and stays focused on goals. Based on his groundbreaking psychological study of the ways that successful individuals think and behave, Cloud presents a simple yet profound roadmap to help leaders and those who want to become leaders arrive at greater levels of personal growth and corporate influence than they thought were possible. Excavate your soul Yank the diseased tooth Play the whole movie Put superman out of a job Embrace your inner insect Earn a black belt in hate Forget about playing fair Quit self-exaggerating Ignore the popularity polls. "A simple roadmap to help leaders, and those who want to become leaders, arrive at greater levels of personal growth and corporate influence"--Provided by publisher. "A simple roadmap to help leaders, and those who want to become leaders, arrive at greater levels of personal growth and corporate influence" --Provided by publisher