Leadership as a Habit of Mind

In this bold, fresh approach to leadership, two psychologist profile more than 50 leaders who have leveraged the legacy of their life experiences into five owerful habits of mind to shape the way they think about, and respond to, challenges in their leadership. Readers learn about the inner work of leaders such as Sara Lee CEO John Bryan, Hearst Magazine President Cathleen Black, Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller, Princeton President Harold Shapiro, Chicago Cubs President Andy MacPhail, and Ogilvy & Mather CEO Shelly Lazarus. Each leader tells a compelling story of translating the lessons of a lifetime into habits of mind that are central to his or her success.