Misled

Is there any concept that is surrounded by as much mystique and misunderstanding as leadership? Bookshelves are filled with what has been written about leadership, yet the mystery has not been solved. Twan van de Kerkhof, who previously helped fill the shelves, has taken a completely different approach to better understand leadership. He identifies eleven lies, which do not seem to be nonsense at first sight, and carefully dissects them. He eloquently guides us through such lies as ‘leaders are born’, ‘leaders are rational’, and ‘leaders are greedy’. Fortunately, he also offers clarity on what leadership is and includes insights into how to move forward to be, and stay, an effective leader. A must read for leaders and those who aspire to be leaders.