Secrets of Great Leaders
50 Unmissable Leadership Insights
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-3998-2583-2 (ISBN)
Description
THESE ARE THE REAL LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD
WHAT DO GREAT LEADERS KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to leading people? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of leader who listens, speaks well, makes smart decisions, solves problems and much more. Secrets of Great Leaders reveals the things you need to know to motivate and inspire those around you.
Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.
Leadership made easy
Whether you want to motivate your team, master public speaking or establish guiding principles and set priorities, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, for every type of leadership situation, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead.
Leadership is open to anyone willing to step up and take responsibility on the day and deliver what is needed. Secrets of Great Leaders will support you on your journey to leadership success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.
WHAT DO GREAT LEADERS KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to leading people? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of leader who listens, speaks well, makes smart decisions, solves problems and much more. Secrets of Great Leaders reveals the things you need to know to motivate and inspire those around you.
Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.
Leadership made easy
Whether you want to motivate your team, master public speaking or establish guiding principles and set priorities, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, for every type of leadership situation, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead.
Leadership is open to anyone willing to step up and take responsibility on the day and deliver what is needed. Secrets of Great Leaders will support you on your journey to leadership success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3998-2583-2 (9781399825832)
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E-Book
10/2025
John Murray Business
€2.99
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Person
Dr Carol O'Connor is the author of eight business books and director of Vision in Practice Ltd, a leadership development consultancy and publisher. She has spent more than 30 years teaching, writing and consulting about leadership, innovation and strategic thinking. She sees her role as preparing leaders to identify strategic goals, clarify performance standards and retain talent that supports organizational growth. Her client list is global and her books have collectively been translated into more than 20 languages. Current projects include the publication of a series of business workbooks for under 25-year-olds in developing nations - with apps in support of key topics - and working at the London School of Economics and Political Science in support of its entrepreneurship programmes.