Intelligent Leadership

Effective leadership is no longer about having the heaviest foot, the most degrees, or the loudest voice. Eventually, people see through the fog and mirrors and long for leaders who are strong in both tangible, measurable tactical competencies as well as the invaluable and intangible inner moral compass that drives the decisions.Leadership coach and author John Mattone has years of experience working with high-achieving professionals facing the enormous challenges that come with achieving and sustaining breakthrough operating results as a leader in today's business environment. Globalization, economic change, more stringent regulation, and tougher governance make realizing shareholder value increasingly difficult. Mattone recognizes the immense need for a roadmap to developing and mastering the executive maturity necessary for today's leaders.Intelligent Leadership helps readers calibrate their abilities so they can simultaneously focus on their strengths and--equally important--address their weaknesses. The goal is to improve key tactical competencies (such as critical and strategic thinking, decision-making, talent and team leadership, and communication) and integrate them with often ignored or under-utilized inner traits like values, character, and beliefs in order to achieve their leadership potential.Complete with best practices, authoritative research, practical assessments, and enlightening examples of both good and bad leadership, this indispensable resource opens up readers' eyes to the knowledge, skills, and passion required to become the leaders this world requires.