Myths of Leadership

Banish the Misconceptions and Become a Great Leader

Edition: 1 Date: 03/10/2017 Price: £15.99 ISBN Paperback: 9780749480745 ISBN Ebook: 9780749480752 Pages: 288 Format (mm): 235x155 Product Category: General Subject: Leadership « Explores over 40 of the most pervasive myths that all leaders and aspiring leaders should be able to recognize and relate to, from the entertaining to the potentially career damaging « Contains real-life examples from a diverse range of global companies and industries to show the reader how to spot myths in action « Is written by the bestselling and award winning author Jo Owen (The Mindset of Success and The

Leadership Skills Handbook) « Contains compelling evidence from leadership theory, true business accounts and interviews to help the reader separate fact from fiction and become a better informed leader « Tackles fascinating myths about leadership such as: leaders are born not made, leaders should be the smartest people in the room, leaders should always be in control and the founder should always be the leader

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WINNER: CMI Management Book of the Year 2019 - Aspiring Leaders Category

The best leaders are born, not made. The best leaders are always in control. The best leaders are those with the highest IQs. But are they really?

The thinking surrounding what makes the greatest leaders is increasingly muddled by stereotypes, snake oil promises and pseudo-science. The best leaders rely on fact, not fads. Myths of Leadership blasts away the fluff and confronts false legends head on. Jo Owen uses the most credible research to analyze each myth, using international business case studies, leadership theory and insightful interviews, to uncover the truth.

This is a compelling and practical examination of the most pervasive misconceptions about leadership that will help you elevate your own leadership abilities, better inspire your team and empower your organization by thinking differently. Entertaining but evidence-based, Myths of Leadership throws out the management jargon and skewers over-hyped leadership trends to bring you the best practical tips you need to become a better leader.

Author Information

Jo Owen is a best-selling and multi-award winning leadership author, keynote speaker and social entrepreneur. He is a founder of eight charities, including the UK’s largest graduate recruiter Teach First. His books The Mindset of Success, The Leadership Skills Handbook and Management Stripped Bare, all published by Kogan Page, have been translated into eight different languages.