The Secrets Leaders Keep

What does it take to win big in business and life?In this landmark book, AmyK tackles the many issues that leaders face, but are afraid to talk about. Through creative character monologues and provocative questions, AmyK masterfully exposes the innermost secrets and fears of today's leaders. With gripping, dramatic and often hilarious stories, she might make you wonder if she's writing about you! And yes, she is¿ sort of.

Explains how the legendary military commander's principles of leadership can be applied to contemporary business situations in the '90s.

The authors of Great Leaders Grow use a fable to lay out what is the secret to great leadership in this internationally bestselling guide. It’s a question that everyone in a position of authority—whether in a multinational corporation or a local volunteer group—wonders sooner or later. Here Ken Blanchard, whose books on leadership have sold over twenty million copies, and Mark Miller, who worked his way up from line worker to vice president of Chick-Fil-A, one of the largest fast-food restaurant chains in the country, uncover the secret that great leaders already know and detail what you need to do to truly inspire and motivate others. The authors get at the heart of what makes a leader successful using a classic business fable. Newly promoted but struggling young executive Debbie Brewster asks her mentor, “What is the secret of great leaders?” His reply—“great leaders serve”—flummoxes her, but over time he reveals the five fundamental ways that leaders succeed through service. Along the way, Debbie learns: • Why great leaders seem preoccupied with the future • How people on the team ultimately determine your success or failure • What three arenas require continuous improvement • Why true success in leadership has two essential components • How to knowingly strengthen—or unwittingly destroy—leadership credibility This new edition includes a leadership self-assessment so readers can measure to what extent they lead by serving and where they can improve. The authors have also added answers to the most frequently asked questions about how to apply the SERVE model in the real world. As practical as it is uplifting, The Secret shares Blanchard and Miller’s wisdom about leadership in a form that anyone can easily understand and implement. “You don’t have to be older to be a great leader. The Secret shows how to lay the foundation for powerful servant leadership early in your career to maximize your impact.” —Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Head of Corporate Innovation and Philanthropy at Twitter, Inc. and author of Twitter for Good and Hope Runs “When you learn The Secret, don't keep it to yourself. Share it and use it with your people. It will make a difference in their lives and their performance.” —Donald G. Soderquist, former Vice Chairman, Wal-Mart, and founder of the Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics, John Brown University “If you know The Secret, both relationships and results will prosper. It's a perfect move in your life from success to significance.” —Bob Buford, author of Halftime

A behind-the-scenes analysis of 21 essential leadership principles from the life of Billy Graham. Billy Graham looms large as one of the twentieth century's most influential and innovative leaders. Most people are unaware of his remarkable effectiveness as not only preacher and pastor, but as a CEO and a global leader as well. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham is full of transferable applications for leaders in the church, parachurch, academia, government, and business. Lively interviews with his closest associates illustrate 21 principles that have driven six decades of visionary impact. First-hand accounts reveal stories of courageous leadership and growth through painful lessons. Graham's relentless application of core beliefs and leadership principles have resulted in, among many honors, being listed in Gallup's ten 'most admired men' thirty times, more than anyone else. Time magazine named him one of the top ten leaders of the twentieth century. This book asks: How did this happen? What are the essentials he embraced to achieve such extraordinary results? What can we learn from him and apply to our own leadership roles? This book is dedicated to those readers: who sense the pressing need in today's world for inspired leadership; who rise to leadership's high calling and are willing to carry its weight; who are determined to deepen and expand their capacities and effectiveness.

Great Leaders are transformational. Great leaders create the atmosphere and vision needed to motivate others to succeed. A company's bottom line depends on its insight. Championships are won as a result of their ability to coach. Leaders possess an innate ability to see the long game. In Hold Your Corner, G. Patrick Griffin reveals his formula for great leadership through lessons learned from his father, George W. Griffin. With more than 20 years of experience in various corporate leadership positions, Patrick has developed a blueprint for successful leadership. Hold Your Corner illuminates the HARP Method (Humility, Authenticity, Resilience, and Persistent Faith), which unpacks what he considers to be four essential leadership traits that must be embodied by all successful leaders. These principles are not just for those seeking corporate leadership roles but also for people seeking master-level direction in other areas of life including places of worship, school, and personal relationships. Each informative chapter is followed by real-life stories that place the lesson in proper perspective. After reading Hold Your Corner, you will feel inspired, motivated, and eager to unleash your inner leadership potential.