Lessons from Leaders Volume 1: Practical Lessons for a Lifetime of Leadership

by Marshall Goldsmith, Sam K. Shriver, Kathy McDermott

Overview

Everything a leader does matters. Anyone who has ever experienced the impact of poor leadership understands the significance of effective leadership. When a leader is doing the right things, we may not recognize every action or characteristic as "leadership" in the moment, but we can feel it. So how do we model that behavior? 

The authors of Lessons from Leaders distill decades of experience from fifteen remarkable leaders into a collection of entertaining stories that will inspire and guide readers to transform the way they lead. Not based on one voice or perspective, this book features a diverse spectrum of leaders from all walks of life. Some are more recognizable than others, but their lessons are uniquely relatable and compelling. 

The candid and illuminating accounts of each leader's vastly different personal leadership journey-the people and experiences that shaped their beliefs, practices, and priorities-reveal the essential skills and characteristics that define extraordinary leadership.

Lessons from Leaders is not steeped in theory or complexity but is grounded in personal truths that paint a consistent picture of who a leader is and what a leader does. Each chapter includes an actionable Leadership Lesson that outlines steps the reader can take to reflect and apply meaningful insights.

Not a book that will be read once and put on the shelf, leaders at every level will want to highlight enduring takeaways, make notes in the margins, and use Lessons from Leaders as a compass to guide their journey to becoming an extraordinary leader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780931619144
Publisher:	The Center for Leadership Studies
Publication date:	01/26/2021
Series:	Lessons from Leaders , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
Sales rank:	885,851
File size:	644 KB

About the Author

Marshall Goldsmith is a Thinkers50 #1 executive coach and New York Times #1 best-selling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.
Sam Shriver is the executive vice president of thought leadership and training transfer at The Center for Leadership Studies and the author of From Coach to Coach and The Four Moments of Truth. He received his BS from the United States Coast Guard Academy, MBA from Pepperdine University, and EdD from North Carolina State University.
Kathy McDermott is a managing partner at Global Coaching Alliance and the founder of McDermott & Associates Coaching, LLC. She has over twenty-five years of active experience as a corporate leader with Merck, Astra Merck, and AstraZeneca. Kathy graduated summa cum laude from Gwynedd Mercy University.

Editorial Reviews

"Lessons from Leaders is a gem of a book. Goldsmith, Shriver, and McDermott have mined the experience of fifteen exemplary leaders, and the learnings they share inspire, inform, and invigorate. In every chapter, there are bright nuggets of wisdom, practical tips to apply, and insightful questions to ponder. It's like having a collection of masters on call." Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the best-selling The Leadership Challenge and Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

"The lessons in this wonderful book come from leaders who use the power of their position, connections, and expertise as well as the personal authority they've built by earning the trust of those around them. We need every one of these lessons right now!" Sally Helgesen, author, How Women Rise, The Web of Inclusion, and The Female Advantage

"Lessons from Leaders is a personal, practical, and entertaining account of how to become an extraordinary leader!" Mark Thompson, New York Times best-selling author and world's #1 executive coach

"Lessons from Leaders is an extraordinary compilation of the leadership journeys of fifteen inspiring and exceptional leaders. Enjoy their stories while you learn practical lessons that will make a huge difference and change the way you lead forever!" Sarah McArthur, author and editor, Amazon #1 new release Work Is Love Made Visible

"Lessons from Leaders shares incredible wisdom and life experiences from exceptional leaders. It will inspire and educate us all!" Marilyn Gist, PhD, author, speaker, and educator

"An inspiring book that will transform the way you lead forever." Dr. Tasha Eurich, New York Times best-selling author, Insight and Bankable Leadership

"Nothing improves your leadership like experience. Since you can only experience so much yourself, learning from a range of experienced, successful leaders is essential. Lessons from Leaders brings you just that. Common threads through all of their stories teach fundamentals. Unique elements teach you what a leader brings him or herself because leadership is personal. Lessons from Leaders brings you masters to learn from." Joshua Spodek, PhD, MBA, author, Leadership Step by Step and host, This Sustainable Life podcast

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