Foreword

We are going to change the character and philosophy of business through people.

Dr. Fred Replogle, Founding Partner, RHR International

In one way or another, every leadership book tries to answer a basic question: Why do certain leaders succeed and others fail? Many books present models of leadership meant to be applied in any given management scenario, as if leadership were a standard uniform that can be slipped on at any time.

As Richard points out in this book, leadership isn't so straightforward. What works in one organization may not work in another. Exceptional leadership at the executive level isn't a pre-fab package that can be bought off the shelf. There is a dynamic relationship between the business demands of an environment and ...

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