Seijts, Gerard H.

Good leaders learn lessons from lifetimes of leadership / [Book] : Gerard Seijts, PhD. - 1st ed. - New York : Routledge, 2013. - xxxi, 377 p. ; 24 cm.

How do leaders learn to lead? How do leaders set themselves up for success? This book explores the real-life experiences of a wide variety of leaders from different industries, sectors, and countries to bring to light new lessons on the importance of life-long learning. Consisting primarily of a series of probing interviews with 31 senior and high-profile leaders, Good Leaders Learn pulls important and useful perspectives into a robust theoretical framework that includes the importance of innate curiosity, challenging oneself, risk-taking, and other key elements of good leadership. With practical insights complemented by the latest leadership research and theory, this book will help current and potential leaders to build a solid foundation of the leadership qualities vital to their continuing success.

9780415659772 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780415659765 (hardback : alk. paper)


Leadership.
Success in business.

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