What does it take to become an effective executive? Trait theory has long since been discredited. Intelligence has many faces and it seems obvious that the smartest person may not be the best leader. Experience is important, yet age is no guarantee of wisdom. Legal authority carries with it some power yet title is no guarantee of effective leadership. So are there any commonalities in the skill sets of effective executives? Can those skills be taught and learned? Are they transportable from one situation to another?
Yes and yes are the answers I have gleaned from over forty years of study, teaching, researching, consulting, and writing. During that time, I have continuously updated and revised my understanding of what it takes to make ...
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