What Do Leaders Really Do: Getting under the skin of what makes a great leader tick

EVERYTHING it seems, from sporting success to the collapse of a society can be traced back to leadership good o0r bad. Little wonder then that there is an obsession with unlocking the secrets of what makes a truly great leader. Despite a plethora of theories, a neat and tidy one-size-fits-all definition of leadership remains elusive. What better way then to assess what great leadership is all about, but to examine, question and play devil's advocate with a group of the most successful, diverse and inspired leaders of our time? Each leader featured here has a different background, personality, experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. All have learned, often through trial and error, how to get  the best of their people  and their organisations. All are united by a desire to make a difference in their chosen field, even if that means standing alone for what they believe in. All are human and have made mistakes. There is no single, magical recipe for successful leadership. The best leaders have a portfolio of styles and skills and the instinct to know when to use them. What do leaders really do? will help you make sense of leadership and allow you to apply the best and brightest ideas back to your own situation.