The author of the national bestseller Making a Difference presents the indispensable characteristics every twenty-first century leader needs. In A New Breed of Leader, Dr. Sheila Murray Bethelglobal leadership expert, bestselling author, and award-winning speakerwill show readers how to develop the essential qualities needed to become an effective leader: Competencebuilding purpose Accountabilityfostering trust Opennessgenerating integrity Humilityinspiring authenticity Languageconnecting relationships Valuesforging community Perspectiveestablishing balance Powermastering influence Filled with stories about and interviews with successful leaders such as golf legend Arnold Palmer; Andrea Young, CEO Avon Corporation; Howard Schultz, CEO Starbucks; and David Neeleman, CEO JetBlue; this book offers valuable insights and teaches readers how to take advantage of the immediately usable action steps.