Preparing for Leadership: What It Takes to Take the Lead

  • 1h 57m
  • Deborah Dennis Meola, Donna J. Dennis
  • AMACOM
  • 2009

What makes a great leader? Confidence? Trust? Vision? The ability to inspire? The answer is complex. The good news is that great leaders are made, not born, and the characteristics associated with effective leadership can be assessed, taught, and developed. This title is based on the best-selling seminar by the American Management Association. Containing practical tools, including assessments, tips, and evaluations, this book shows readers how to take their organizations into the future, inspire those around them...and achieve beyond what is expected.

About the Authors

Donna J. Dennis, Ph.D., is a leadership development professional whose clients have included Kraft Kennedy, the Layne Christensen Company, Johnson & Johnson, and British Petroleum. She is an Executive in Residence with the Institute for Corporate Productivity in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Dennis lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Deborah Dennis Meola is a freelance writer who lives in Skillman, New Jersey.

In this Book

  • What is Leadership?
  • Leadership Style: Fit Your Style to Your Group
  • What is Your Leadership Brand?
  • How Can You Build Influence and Power?
  • How to Handle Organizational Politics
  • How to Motivate People
  • Personality and Leadership