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Right Brain/Left Brain President: Barack Obama's Uncommon Leadership Ability and How We Can Each Develop It
This intriguing analysis examines an aspect of President Obama that falls outside of his ethnic background, his political career, or how his unique leadership style comes from his extraordinary ability to use both halves of his brain to maximum potential.
Right Brain/Left Brain Barack Obama's Uncommon Leadership Ability and How We Can Each Develop It is an inspirational guide to leadership as it should be practiced, conveyed through an up-close look at the man who sets the new leadership bar. Author Mary Lou Décosterd uses her Right Brain/Left Brain Leadership Model to frame Barack Obama's leadership skill sets. Her book shows that Obama's unique brand of leadership is the result of his extraordinary ability to leverage full-brain potential in the ways he thinks, decides, and acts.
Right Brain/Left Brain President examines Obama's life and the Obama phenomenon, analyzing how he rose to prominence so quickly and what that teaches us. The president is used as an example of the ten full-spectrum behaviors―the must-have leadership skills―that make one an extraordinary leader. To help readers emulate the Obama model and become the most consummate leaders possible, Décosterd discusses how each of us can learn to lead from both right and left brain abilities.
Right Brain/Left Brain Barack Obama's Uncommon Leadership Ability and How We Can Each Develop It is an inspirational guide to leadership as it should be practiced, conveyed through an up-close look at the man who sets the new leadership bar. Author Mary Lou Décosterd uses her Right Brain/Left Brain Leadership Model to frame Barack Obama's leadership skill sets. Her book shows that Obama's unique brand of leadership is the result of his extraordinary ability to leverage full-brain potential in the ways he thinks, decides, and acts.
Right Brain/Left Brain President examines Obama's life and the Obama phenomenon, analyzing how he rose to prominence so quickly and what that teaches us. The president is used as an example of the ten full-spectrum behaviors―the must-have leadership skills―that make one an extraordinary leader. To help readers emulate the Obama model and become the most consummate leaders possible, Décosterd discusses how each of us can learn to lead from both right and left brain abilities.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published April 9, 2010
About the author
Mary Lou Décosterd
6 booksDr. Mary Lou Décosterd is a leadership and children's book author and founder of the Lead Life Institute, a learning consultancy offering programs and services to help executives, teams and organizations become their best. Dr. Décosterd has 25 years of experience in organizational development, applied psychology and university teaching.
She has authored the leadership books "How Women Are Transforming Leadership: Four Key Traits Powering Success," "Right Brain Left Brain Leadership: Shifting Style for Maximum Impact" and "Right Brain Left Brain President: Barack Obama's Uncommon Leadership Ability and How We Can Each Develop It." Mary Lou also created the children's book "Magical Max Makes Friends."
Mary Lou actually began her career working with children and special needs populations. Recognizing the unique challenges our young people face today, she wanted to develop an experience to support their development. She began work on the Magical Max children's book. The Magical Max book is inspired by the antics of Mary Lou's real-life Westie, Max, who has shown himself to be a remarkable puppy and wonderful role model for children of all ages.
Dr. Décosterd is adept at assessing individual and organizational needs and obtaining results. She works as an executive coach to leaders and leadership teams and as a facilitator, speaker, trainer and training designer.
Dr. Décosterd has lived and worked in the U.S. and abroad. She is a graduate of the University of Hartford, the University of Oklahoma and the Fielding Institute. She holds a BA in Psychology, master's degrees in Educational Psychology, Organizational Development and Clinical Psychology, post-master's certification in School/Community Psychology, and a PhD in Human Development. She has been recognized by "Who's Who in Teaching" and "Outstanding Women of America."
She has authored the leadership books "How Women Are Transforming Leadership: Four Key Traits Powering Success," "Right Brain Left Brain Leadership: Shifting Style for Maximum Impact" and "Right Brain Left Brain President: Barack Obama's Uncommon Leadership Ability and How We Can Each Develop It." Mary Lou also created the children's book "Magical Max Makes Friends."
Mary Lou actually began her career working with children and special needs populations. Recognizing the unique challenges our young people face today, she wanted to develop an experience to support their development. She began work on the Magical Max children's book. The Magical Max book is inspired by the antics of Mary Lou's real-life Westie, Max, who has shown himself to be a remarkable puppy and wonderful role model for children of all ages.
Dr. Décosterd is adept at assessing individual and organizational needs and obtaining results. She works as an executive coach to leaders and leadership teams and as a facilitator, speaker, trainer and training designer.
Dr. Décosterd has lived and worked in the U.S. and abroad. She is a graduate of the University of Hartford, the University of Oklahoma and the Fielding Institute. She holds a BA in Psychology, master's degrees in Educational Psychology, Organizational Development and Clinical Psychology, post-master's certification in School/Community Psychology, and a PhD in Human Development. She has been recognized by "Who's Who in Teaching" and "Outstanding Women of America."
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August 20, 2010
This book was amazing! It is as much about leadership style and personality components as about the life of Barack Obama, but it clarifies his approach, his appeal, and his integrity. I would recommend it whether or not you are a fan of his policies.
June 24, 2013
This is a must read book for leaders in all sectors - public and private - who want to be successful without sacrificing their integrity.
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