The best leaders are born, not made. The best leaders are always in control. The best leaders are those with the highest IQs. But are they really? The thinking about what makes the greatest leaders is increasingly muddled by stereotypes, false promises and pseudo-science. The best leaders rely on fact, not fads. Myths of Leadership blasts away the fluff and confronts false legends head on. Jo Owen uses the most credible research to analyze each myth, using international business case studies, leadership theory and insightful interviews, to uncover the truth. This is a compelling…mehr
The best leaders are born, not made. The best leaders are always in control. The best leaders are those with the highest IQs. But are they really?
The thinking about what makes the greatest leaders is increasingly muddled by stereotypes, false promises and pseudo-science. The best leaders rely on fact, not fads. Myths of Leadership blasts away the fluff and confronts false legends head on. Jo Owen uses the most credible research to analyze each myth, using international business case studies, leadership theory and insightful interviews, to uncover the truth.
This is a compelling examination of the most pervasive misconceptions about leadership that will help you elevate your own leadership abilities, better inspire your team and empower your organization by thinking differently. Entertaining and accessible Myths of Leadership throws out the management jargon and skewers over-hyped leadership trends to bring you the best practical tips you need to become a better leader.
About the Business Myths series...
The Business Myths series tackles the falsehoods that pervade the business world. From leadership and management to social media, strategy and the workplace, these accessible books overturn out-of-date assumptions, skewer stereotypes and put oft-repeated slogans to the test. Entertaining and rigorously researched, these books will equip you with the insight and no-nonsense wisdom you need to succeed.
Jo Owen is a best-selling and multi-award winning leadership author, keynote speaker and social entrepreneur. He is a founder of eight charities, including the UK's largest graduate recruiter Teach First. His books The Mindset of Success, The Leadership Skills Handbook and Management Stripped Bare, all published by Kogan Page, have been translated into eight different languages, and offer expert advice on the leadership field.
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Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Section - ONE: We Know What Leadership Is;
Chapter - 01: Myth 1 - We Know What Leadership Is;
Chapter - 02: Myth 2 - The Perfect Leader;
Chapter - 03: Myth 3 - Leadership is About Your Rank, Title or Position;
Section - THREE: We Know What Leaders are Like - Character and Traits;
Chapter - 16: Myth 16 - Leaders are Born, not Bred;
Chapter - 17: Myth 17 - Leaders are Visionary;
Chapter - 18: Myth 18 - Leaders are Charismatic and Inspirational;
Chapter - 19: Myth 19 - Leaders are Honest;
Chapter - 20: Myth 20 - Leaders are Brave;
Chapter - 21: Myth 21 - The Leader is the Smartest Person in the Room;
Chapter - 22: Myth 22 - The Best Leaders are Clever;
Chapter - 23: Myth 23 - Male and Female Leaders are Different;
Chapter - 24: Myth 24 - Psychopaths Succeed as Leaders;
Chapter - 25: Myth 25 - Leaders are Reasonable;
Chapter - 26: Myth 26 - An Effective Leader is a Skilled Leader;
Section - FOUR: We Know How Leaders Succeed;
Chapter - 27: Myth 27 - Leaders Succeed on Merit;
Chapter - 28: Myth 28 - Leadership is About Survival of the Fittest;
Chapter - 29: Myth 29 - It's Not What You Know But Who You Know;
Chapter - 30: Myth 30 - Power Comes from Your Position;
Chapter - 31: Myth 31 - Leaders Need Experience;
Chapter - 32: Myth 32 - The First 90 Days;
Chapter - 33: Myth 33 - You Have to Manage Before You Can Lead;
Chapter - 34: Myth 34 - Sporting Heroes Show Us How to Lead;
Chapter - 35: Myth 35 - You Can Teach Leadership;
Chapter - 36: Myth 36 - Leaders Know When to Move On;
Section - FIVE: We Have a Theory of Leadership;
Chapter - 37: Myth 37 - The Great Man Theory of Leadership;
Chapter - 38: Myth 38 - Servant Leadership;
Chapter - 39: M
Chapter 00: Introduction; Section ONE: We Know What Leadership Is; Chapter 01: Myth 1 We Know What Leadership Is; Chapter 02: Myth 2 The Perfect Leader; Chapter 03: Myth 3 Leadership is About Your Rank, Title or Position; Chapter 04: Myth 4 Managers are Leaders; Chapter 05: Myth 5 Leaders Know What Leadership Is; Chapter 06: Myth 6 The Founder is the Leader; Chapter 07: Myth 7 Leadership is Universal; Section TWO: We Know What Leaders Do; Chapter 08: Myth 8 We Know What Leaders Do Top Level Leaders; Chapter 09: Myth 9 We Know What Leaders Do Your Leadership Journey; Chapter 10: Myth 10 Leaders Motivate their Followers; Chapter 11: Myth 11 Leaders Communicate Well; Chapter 12: Myth 12 Leaders are Decisive; Chapter 13: Myth 13 Leaders Set Goals and Give Directions; Chapter 14: Myth 14 Great Leaders Build Great Teams; Chapter 15: Myth 15 The Leader Knows What's Going On; Section THREE: We Know What Leaders are Like Character and Traits; Chapter 16: Myth 16 Leaders are Born, not Bred; Chapter 17: Myth 17 Leaders are Visionary; Chapter 18: Myth 18 Leaders are Charismatic and Inspirational; Chapter 19: Myth 19 Leaders are Honest; Chapter 20: Myth 20 Leaders are Brave; Chapter 21: Myth 21 The Leader is the Smartest Person in the Room; Chapter 22: Myth 22 The Best Leaders are Clever; Chapter 23: Myth 23 Male and Female Leaders are Different; Chapter 24: Myth 24 Psychopaths Succeed as Leaders; Chapter 25: Myth 25 Leaders are Reasonable; Chapter 26: Myth 26 An Effective Leader is a Skilled Leader; Section FOUR: We Know How Leaders Succeed; Chapter 27: Myth 27 Leaders Succeed on Merit; Chapter 28: Myth 28 Leadership is About Survival of the Fittest; Chapter 29: Myth 29 It's Not What You Know But Who You Know; Chapter 30: Myth 30 Power Comes from Your Position; Chapter 31: Myth 31 Leaders Need Experience; Chapter 32: Myth 32 The First 90 Days; Chapter 33: Myth 33 You Have to Manage Before You Can Lead; Chapter 34: Myth 34 Sporting Heroes Show Us How to Lead; Chapter 35: Myth 35 You Can Teach Leadership; Chapter 36: Myth 36 Leaders Know When to Move On; Section FIVE: We Have a Theory of Leadership; Chapter 37: Myth 37 The Great Man Theory of Leadership; Chapter 38: Myth 38 Servant Leadership; Chapter 39: Myth 39 The Humble Leader; Chapter 40: Myth 40 Distributed Leadership; Chapter 41: Myth 41 Transactional and Transformational Leadership; Chapter 42: Myth 42 Authentic Leadership; Chapter 43: Myth 43 Leadership is a Team Sport; Chapter 44: Myth 44 Leadership and Money The Dog That Didn't Bark; Chapter 45: Myth 45 Leaders are Like Tea Bags; Section SIX: We Have Beliefs About Leadership; Chapter 46: Myth 46 It's Lonely at the Top; Chapter 47: Myth 47 The Buck Stops Here; Chapter 48: Myth 48 It's Tough at the Top; Chapter 49: Myth 49 The Leader Makes a Difference; Chapter 50: Myth 50 The Leader is In Control; Chapter 51: Myth 51 Leaders are Role Models; Chapter 52: Myth 52 Leaders are Popular; Chapter 53: Myth 53 Leaders Deserve Exceptional Rewards; Section SEVEN: Conclusions; Chapter 54: Myths, Fads and Theories; Chapter 55: Leaders Take People Where They Would Not Have Got By Themselves; Chapter 56: I Have the Answer Myth or Reality?
Section - THREE: We Know What Leaders are Like - Character and Traits;
Chapter - 16: Myth 16 - Leaders are Born, not Bred;
Chapter - 17: Myth 17 - Leaders are Visionary;
Chapter - 18: Myth 18 - Leaders are Charismatic and Inspirational;
Chapter - 19: Myth 19 - Leaders are Honest;
Chapter - 20: Myth 20 - Leaders are Brave;
Chapter - 21: Myth 21 - The Leader is the Smartest Person in the Room;
Chapter - 22: Myth 22 - The Best Leaders are Clever;
Chapter - 23: Myth 23 - Male and Female Leaders are Different;
Chapter - 24: Myth 24 - Psychopaths Succeed as Leaders;
Chapter - 25: Myth 25 - Leaders are Reasonable;
Chapter - 26: Myth 26 - An Effective Leader is a Skilled Leader;
Section - FOUR: We Know How Leaders Succeed;
Chapter - 27: Myth 27 - Leaders Succeed on Merit;
Chapter - 28: Myth 28 - Leadership is About Survival of the Fittest;
Chapter - 29: Myth 29 - It's Not What You Know But Who You Know;
Chapter - 30: Myth 30 - Power Comes from Your Position;
Chapter - 31: Myth 31 - Leaders Need Experience;
Chapter - 32: Myth 32 - The First 90 Days;
Chapter - 33: Myth 33 - You Have to Manage Before You Can Lead;
Chapter - 34: Myth 34 - Sporting Heroes Show Us How to Lead;
Chapter - 35: Myth 35 - You Can Teach Leadership;
Chapter - 36: Myth 36 - Leaders Know When to Move On;
Section - FIVE: We Have a Theory of Leadership;
Chapter - 37: Myth 37 - The Great Man Theory of Leadership;
Chapter - 38: Myth 38 - Servant Leadership;
Chapter - 39: M
Chapter 00: Introduction; Section ONE: We Know What Leadership Is; Chapter 01: Myth 1 We Know What Leadership Is; Chapter 02: Myth 2 The Perfect Leader; Chapter 03: Myth 3 Leadership is About Your Rank, Title or Position; Chapter 04: Myth 4 Managers are Leaders; Chapter 05: Myth 5 Leaders Know What Leadership Is; Chapter 06: Myth 6 The Founder is the Leader; Chapter 07: Myth 7 Leadership is Universal; Section TWO: We Know What Leaders Do; Chapter 08: Myth 8 We Know What Leaders Do Top Level Leaders; Chapter 09: Myth 9 We Know What Leaders Do Your Leadership Journey; Chapter 10: Myth 10 Leaders Motivate their Followers; Chapter 11: Myth 11 Leaders Communicate Well; Chapter 12: Myth 12 Leaders are Decisive; Chapter 13: Myth 13 Leaders Set Goals and Give Directions; Chapter 14: Myth 14 Great Leaders Build Great Teams; Chapter 15: Myth 15 The Leader Knows What's Going On; Section THREE: We Know What Leaders are Like Character and Traits; Chapter 16: Myth 16 Leaders are Born, not Bred; Chapter 17: Myth 17 Leaders are Visionary; Chapter 18: Myth 18 Leaders are Charismatic and Inspirational; Chapter 19: Myth 19 Leaders are Honest; Chapter 20: Myth 20 Leaders are Brave; Chapter 21: Myth 21 The Leader is the Smartest Person in the Room; Chapter 22: Myth 22 The Best Leaders are Clever; Chapter 23: Myth 23 Male and Female Leaders are Different; Chapter 24: Myth 24 Psychopaths Succeed as Leaders; Chapter 25: Myth 25 Leaders are Reasonable; Chapter 26: Myth 26 An Effective Leader is a Skilled Leader; Section FOUR: We Know How Leaders Succeed; Chapter 27: Myth 27 Leaders Succeed on Merit; Chapter 28: Myth 28 Leadership is About Survival of the Fittest; Chapter 29: Myth 29 It's Not What You Know But Who You Know; Chapter 30: Myth 30 Power Comes from Your Position; Chapter 31: Myth 31 Leaders Need Experience; Chapter 32: Myth 32 The First 90 Days; Chapter 33: Myth 33 You Have to Manage Before You Can Lead; Chapter 34: Myth 34 Sporting Heroes Show Us How to Lead; Chapter 35: Myth 35 You Can Teach Leadership; Chapter 36: Myth 36 Leaders Know When to Move On; Section FIVE: We Have a Theory of Leadership; Chapter 37: Myth 37 The Great Man Theory of Leadership; Chapter 38: Myth 38 Servant Leadership; Chapter 39: Myth 39 The Humble Leader; Chapter 40: Myth 40 Distributed Leadership; Chapter 41: Myth 41 Transactional and Transformational Leadership; Chapter 42: Myth 42 Authentic Leadership; Chapter 43: Myth 43 Leadership is a Team Sport; Chapter 44: Myth 44 Leadership and Money The Dog That Didn't Bark; Chapter 45: Myth 45 Leaders are Like Tea Bags; Section SIX: We Have Beliefs About Leadership; Chapter 46: Myth 46 It's Lonely at the Top; Chapter 47: Myth 47 The Buck Stops Here; Chapter 48: Myth 48 It's Tough at the Top; Chapter 49: Myth 49 The Leader Makes a Difference; Chapter 50: Myth 50 The Leader is In Control; Chapter 51: Myth 51 Leaders are Role Models; Chapter 52: Myth 52 Leaders are Popular; Chapter 53: Myth 53 Leaders Deserve Exceptional Rewards; Section SEVEN: Conclusions; Chapter 54: Myths, Fads and Theories; Chapter 55: Leaders Take People Where They Would Not Have Got By Themselves; Chapter 56: I Have the Answer Myth or Reality?
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