Publisher Description
All Leaders Face Adversity. Exceptional Leaders Thrive in It. Leadership is often a struggle, and yet strong taboos keep us from talking openly and honestly about our difficulties for fear of looking weak and seeming to lack confidence. But Steven Snyder shows that this discussion is vital- adversity is precisely what unlocks our greatest potential. Using real-life stories drawn from his extensive research studying 151 diverse episodes of leadership struggle- as well as from his experiences working with Bill Gates in the early years of Microsoft and as a CEO and executive coach- Snyder shows how to navigate intense challenges to achieve personal growth and organizational success. He details strategies for embracing struggle and offers a host of unique tools and hands-on practices to help you implement them. By mastering the art of struggle, you’ ll be better equipped to meet life’s challenges and focus on what matters most.
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“Steven Snyder’s Leadership and the Art of Struggle is
the must-read leadership book of the year. It is one of the most intelligent,
revealing, and practical books on the subject I have ever read. It confronts a
vital truth about leadership: that challenge is the crucible for greatness and
that these adversities introduce us to ourselves. Buy this book immediately,
read it with a sense of urgency, and apply it with the commitment of a
disciple. You and those you work with will benefit greatly when you do.”—
Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge
