The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders

Warren Blank

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Some people appear to be "natural born leaders." But are they literally born that way? Or have they been taught, coached, rewarded, and reinforced in ways that enable them to be leaders?

According to The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders, no one is born a leader. But everyone has the natural born capacity to lead. We label people "natural born leaders" because they consistently and frequently model qualities that inspire others to commit to their direction.

This book identifies the skill set that causes others to see people as natural born leaders, helps readers assess their current level of these skills, and coaches readers to master their weak areas. Readers will learn:

* Foundation skills, including self-awareness and the ability to establish rapport
* Direction skills, including the ability to set a course and develop others as leaders
* Willing follower skills, including the ability to influence others and create a motivating environment.


Reviews

Excellent work that combines systematic and thought-provoking treatment of the nature of leadership.

—Dr. Nick Kanopoulos, Director of Multimedia & Communications, Atmel Corporation

Warren Blank has presented practical suggestions for developing personal leadership characteristics essential at every organizational level and stage of life.

—John G. Rice, President & CEO, GE Power Systems

The person who aspires to leadership and success will not find a clearer, more accessible guide than this book.

—Grahm B. Painter, Vice President of Public Affairs, Delivery Group Reliant Energy

This book provides an ideal method to enhance the skills of an entire executive team.

—Jon Flora, President, The Kroger Company of Michigan

 

About the Author

Warren Blank (Chapel Hill, NC) is president of The Leadership Group, which provides consulting and training services to Fortune 500 companies and large U.S. government agencies. He is author of The 9 Natural Laws of Leadership.

 

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	vii
	Introduction	1
1	The Natural Born Leader Phenomenon	6
2	Self-Assessment: The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders	23
Part I:	Foundational Skills
3	Expand Self-Awareness	33
4	Build Rapport	60
5	Clarify Expectations	80
Part II:	Provide Leadership Direction
6	Map the Territory: Identify the Need to Lead	99
7	Chart a Course of Leadership Action	123
8	Develop Others as Leaders	146
Part III:	Gain Willing Followers
9	Build the Base to Gain Commitment	173
10	Influence Others to Willingly Follow	189
11	Create a Motivating Environment	221
12	Freedom Is Fulfilling	242
	Bibliography	255

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