Shows how to master a specific set of skills people commonly associate with so-called "natural born" leaders. Identifies 108 traits that cause others to see people as leaders, and explains how to acquire these qualities. Includes a self-assessment inventory, and examples ranging from Franklin Roosevelt to G.E.'s Jack Welch. Blank is a consultant and trainer on leadership to many Fortune 500 companies and US government agencies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Warren Blank is President of The Leadership Group Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
1 The Natural Born Leader Phenomenon	p. 6
2 Self-Assessment: The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders	p. 23
Part I Foundational Skills
3 Expand Self-Awareness	p. 33
4 Build Rapport	p. 60
5 Clarify Expectations	p. 80
Part II Leadership Direction Skills
6 Map the Territory: Identify the Need for Leadership Direction	p. 99
7 Chart a Course of Leadership Action	p. 123
8 Develop Others as Leaders	p. 146
Part III Leadership Influence Skills
9 Build the Base to Gain Commitment	p. 173
10 Influence Others to Willingly Follow	p. 189

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