The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders

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AMACOM, 2001 M05 21 - 272 pages

Some people appear to be "natural born leaders." But are they literally born that way? Or have they been taught, coached, rewarded, and reinforced in ways that enable them to be leaders?

In The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders, you'll learn that no one is born a leader. But everyone has the natural born capacity to lead. We label people "natural born leaders" because they consistently and frequently model qualities that inspire others to commit to their direction. This book identifies the skill set that causes others to see people as natural born leaders, helping you assess your current level of these skills and coaching you to master your weak areas.

You will learn:

  • Foundation skills, including self-awareness and the ability to establish rapport.
  • Direction skills, including the ability to set a course and develop others as leaders.
  • Willing follower skills, including the ability to influence others and create a motivating environment.
 

Contents

The Natural Born Leader Phenomenon
SelfAssessment The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders
5
Expand SelfAwareness
13
Build Rapport
40
Clarify Expectations
60
Map the Territory Identify the Need for Leadership Direction
79
Chart a Course of Leadership Action
103
Develop Others as Leaders
126
Build the Base to Gain Commitment
153
Influence Others to Willingly Follow
169
Create a Motivating Environment
201
Freedom Is Fulfilling
222
The 108 Natural Born Leader Skills
229
Bibliography
235
Index
239
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About the author (2001)

Warren Blank is president of The Leadership Group, which provides consulting and training services to Fortune 500 companies and large U.S. government agencies. He is author of The 9 Natural Laws of Leadership.

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