How to Grow Leaders The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development

"One of the foremost thinkers on leadership" Sir John Harvey-Jones How to Grow Leaders The seven key principles of effective leadership development JOHN ADAIR REAR COVER: "John Adair is the first professor of leadership studies in the world and he remains the most distinguished figure in the field." The Sunday Times "John Adair is without doubt one of the foremost thinkers on leadership in the world." Sir John Harvey-Jones "Authoritative and wise." Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Management at the University of Southern California How to Grow Leaders is a ground-breaking new book, which aims to set the record straight on leadership development. First John Adair invites you to join him on a journey of discovery about the nature of leadership and how it can be taught. Then he identifies the seven key principles of leadership development, and answers vital questions on how to select, train and educate leaders at team, operational and strategic leadership levels. Topics discussed include: the manager as leader; how to manage leadership training; how people become leaders; learning to be a top strategic leader. training team leaders; Leadership is not a soft skill but a key factor in business success. How to Grow Leaders will help you to develop these skills in others, whilst guiding you on your own personal journey towards excellence as a leader. John Adair is internationally acknowledged as an authority on leadership. The world's first professor of Leadership Studies, he is the author of many books and articles, including Not Bosses but Leaders and The Inspirational Leader (both published by Kogan Page). He has received the Lifetime Achievement in Leadership Award, and has recently been named Honorary Professor of Leadership by the China Executive Leadership Academy in Shanghai. He continues to write and teach throughout the world, inspiring new audiences with his timeless vision of leadership.Adair, John is the author of 'How to Grow Leaders The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development', published 2006 under ISBN 9780749448394 and ISBN 0749448393.