The ascent of a leader : how ordinary relationships develop extraordinary character and influence / Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, Ken McElrath ; foreword by Ken Blanchard.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192) and index.
Contents
A different ladder to success -- Big leaders on short ladders -- Creating environments that uphold and empower us -- Nurturing relationships that ground and sustain us -- The first rung : stepping up through an act of trust -- The second rung : choosing vulnerability -- The third rung : aligning with truth -- The fourth rung : paying the price -- Chutes and leaders : stories from the fourth rung -- The fifth rung : discovering your destiny -- Keeping your balance : seven challenges of the fifth rung -- Becoming the kind of person others want to follow.
Summary
Describes how relationships and spiritual values can help one develop character and influence, and become a leader others want to follow.