- Explores over 40 of the most pervasive myths that all leaders and aspiring leaders should be able to recognize and relate to, from the entertaining to the potentially career damaging
- Contains real-life examples from a diverse range of global companies and industries to show the reader how to spot myths in action
- Is written by the bestselling and award winning author Jo Owen (The Mindset of Success and The Leadership Skills Handbook)
- Contains compelling evidence from leadership theory, true business accounts and interviews to help the reader separate fact from fiction and become a better informed leader
- Tackles fascinating myths about leadership such as: leaders are born not made, leaders should be the smartest people in the room, leaders should always be in control and the founder should always be the leader
Myths of Leadership
Banish the Misconceptions and Become a Great Leader
Understand the myths, fads and misconceptions surrounding leadership and get an evidence-based, entertaining view of how to avoid them and become a better leader.
Key features at a glance
EAN: 9780749480745
Edition: 1
Published:
Format: 234x154
288 pages
About the book
WINNER: CMI Management Book of the Year 2019 - Aspiring Leaders Category
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 surrounding what makes the greatest leaders is increasingly muddled by stereotypes, snake oil 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 analyse each myth, using international business case studies, leadership theory and insightful interviews, to uncover the truth.
This is a compelling and practical 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 but evidence-based, 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 authors
Jo Owen
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.
More about Jo Owen
Have I and other founders, academics and authors of leadership books been found out?! This stunning book questions the perceived wisdom of leadership theories based on empirical evidence that underpin the endless lists and counter lists produced to cajole leaders into improving their practice. Jo Owen has written an impressive analysis presented in an easy to read light hearted manner; providing the ultimate practical advice to all leaders - Leadership is a team game.
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