Applied Leadership Development: Nine Elements of Leadership Mastery

by Al Bolea, Leanne Atwater

Intended for courses on leadership, practicing managers, consultants, and practitioners, this approachable guide teaches readers about how to become a leader. By blending the real-world insights of business executive Al Bolea with tested research findings provided by leadership scholar Leanne Atwater, it effectively bridges theory and practice to outline powerful leadership behaviors. Based on Bolea s original "J-Curve" model of leadership, the authors identify and describe nine essential elements for leadership mastery, including skills such as setting direction, creating key proceses, and nurturing behaviors.

Each chapter pairs concrete narratives with succinct research synopses to show how to expand the potential of people and organizations. A unique, experiential text, "Applied Leadership Development" engages students with self-reflection and self-assessment exercises, and encourages them in their own development as future leaders. "

320 pages, Hardcover

First published December 12, 2014

Reviews

[Tom Law · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a textbook for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the formation of leaders. The authors explore what it takes to become a leader and how to help others one the road toward becoming leaders. The authors use their J-curve model with its nine elements of leadership formation. They use research and personal experience to help their audience through this process.