Introduction

DEVELOPING LEADERS WHO CAN

“Whether you think that you can, or you can’t, you are right.” Henry Ford’s words uttered during the Industrial Revolution are a powerful reminder, even to this day, that people will do only what they think they can do. The key in leadership development lies in inspiring employees to believe that they can.

Developing an “I can” leadership attitude among up-and-coming leaders is trickier than it seems. How do you promote undying hope and action amid change, uncertainty, and sometimes horrid economic news? In the aftermath of terrorist attacks, corporate scandals, and financial distress, the workplace isn’t ...

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