Learning to Lead: A Workbook on Becoming a Leader - Softcover

Doug Willmore, Chief Administrative Officer, Salt Lake County
""Learning to Lead" is one of the finest books for leaders that I have ever had the opportunity to read. Grounded in proven theory, yet written in action, Bennis and Goldsmith have given anyone who aspires to lead more powerfully and more effectively, a pathway to follow. The pathway they lay out requires work and thought, yet it also calls for the best that you have to give - and as such, has allowed for new levels of self-expression, authenticity, and effectiveness in my own leadership. Clear and concise, yet not simple, it is a book that I will return to again and again."
Catherine Houser, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, MTV Networks
"They say leaders are born, but leadership is a skill that's bred. "Learning to Lead" is full of smart, practical thinking on how to unlock the potential for greatness that lies within all of us."
Raz Ingrasci, President & CEO, Hoffman Institute
"Outstanding leaders effectively embrace the paradox of a path that is equal parts inner wisdom and outward action. Now, just when the demand for excellence is greatest, this modern classic by Goldsmith and Bennis gives leaders of every stripe direct access to great mastery from one who knows you perfectly in your highest aspirations - YOURSELF. Live with this book. Use it to recalibrate your inner compass as you step boldly forward into the greatest adventure of your life."
"Tuscon Citizen"
"This definitive and practical guide to leadership, now in its revised and updated fourth edition, is especially important in our current work environment of crisis and uncertainty. The ability to develop competent leaders is, without a doubt, one of our society's most pressing concerns. This handy workbook is filled with wisdom from the world's most insightful and accomplished leaders and includes useful self-assessments and dozens of interactive skill-building exercises."

Doug Willmore, Chief Administrative Officer, Salt Lake County
"Learning to Lead is one of the finest books for leaders that I have ever had the opportunity to read. Grounded in proven theory, yet written in action, Bennis and Goldsmith have given anyone who aspires to lead more powerfully and more effectively, a pathway to follow. The pathway they lay out requires work and thought, yet it also calls for the best that you have to give - and as such, has allowed for new levels of self-expression, authenticity, and effectiveness in my own leadership. Clear and concise, yet not simple, it is a book that I will return to again and again."

Catherine Houser, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, MTV Networks
"They say leaders are born, but leadership is a skill that's bred. Learning to Lead is full of smart, practical thinking on how to unlock the potential for greatness that lies within all of us."

This stand-alone workbook extends the lesson that leaders are made, not born. Using a thorough self-assessment section and more than 30 one-day skill-building exercises (useful for both individuals and groups) it walks readers through the basics of leadership.. Using wisdom from the worlds best leaders, helpful self-assessments, and dozens of one-day skill-building exercises, Learning to Lead invites you to discover the joy of leadership. Learn to see beyond leadership myths, translate failures into springboards for renewed creativity, and communicate your vision for your organization. Never has the inspiring art of leadership been presented in such a practical form. Leading an organization is different from managing it. Managers want to be efficient. Leaders want to be effective. If you want to develop your leadership skills, the first step is Learning to Lead. Over his distinguished career Warren Bennismaster practitioner, researcher, and theoretician all in one (Tom Peters)has shown how leaders are made, not born.

Here he writes in partnership with Joan Goldsmith, a management development expert known for her team approach, basic humanity, and love of life (Peter Schneider, President of Walt Disney Feature Animation). Together they help managers build themselves into leaders.Using wisdom from the worlds best leaders, helpful self-assessments, and dozens of one-day skill-building exercises, Learning to Lead invites you to discover the joy of leadership. Learn to see beyond leadership myths, translate failures into springboards for renewed creativity, and communicate your vision for your organization. Never has the inspiring art of leadership been presented in such a practical form.