Expert Shares Essential Traits of Strategic, Effective Leadership

Some people actively pursue leadership positions, while others have the responsibility thrust upon them. Whatever the case, effective leadership is always in short supply, even though many people hold positions that require it, according to consultant Mark Rapier.

“Your personal leadership journey will not be a straight line to success,” Rapier said. “You will need to ebb and flow when you find yourself in those leadership moments, being prepared with expanded views.”

His new book, The Leader With a Thousand Faces: A Personal Study of Leadership,
describes the journey that leaders must learn how to navigate and aims to give readers perspectives to consider before they find themselves needing answers. Written from Rapier’s experience, not theory, readers will find the clues to uncovering the best versions of the leaders they choose to be.

Rapier explores leadership types (including some interesting combos), dispels myths and then gets into the nitty gritty of day-to-day leadership duties. Readers will also find situational examples, self-evaluation tools and answers to common questions, such as:

– What is the difference between good leaders and those who just think they are?
– What is the difference between management and leadership?
– Why do some techniques used successfully in the past no longer work?
– How can those in leadership roles demonstrate that they are ready for more leadership responsibilities?
– And much more.

“Leadership is in all of us,” Rapier added. “All we need to do is unlock our potential.”