The only book you will need to develop your leadership skills.

Throw away all the lists of "10 things you need to do to succeed as a leader." The ways that will allow you to leave your mark are well known. Create a vision and inspire others to follow it. Make tough choices. Embrace innovation and see tangible results. Today, as businesses change rapidly and technology dictates new organization, all of the above are even more important.

With this manual, strategy experts Ron Ashkenas and Brook Manville, drawing on material from the Harvard Business Review, interviews with senior executives, and their own valuable experience, show the way for every leader to stand out.

Specifically, you will find:
- Examples of exemplary leadership from top analysts.
- Case studies of leaders such as Jim Wolfensohn at the World Bank, Paula Kerger at PBS, and Darren Walker at the Ford Foundation.
- Guidelines to help you understand and start applying six key practices: building a shared vision, developing strategy, collaborating with the right people, focusing on results, innovating for the future, and leading yourself.