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On Becoming a Leader

Book • 2009
In 'On Becoming a Leader,' Warren Bennis delves into the qualities that define leadership, the people who exemplify it, and the strategies that anyone can apply to achieve it.

The book emphasizes that true leaders are not born but made, and they are characterized by their ability to engage others, create and share a vision, accept uncertainty, take bold risks, and maintain integrity.

Bennis also stresses the importance of self-awareness, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt and innovate.

This classic work serves as a guide for aspiring leaders in a world marked by turbulence and uncertainty.

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