Description
Why are some people able to flourish in their careers, triumph over obstacles, and Thy are some people able to flourish in become beacons for those who follow, while others get stuck, never reaching their full potential? As the contributors to this book demonstrate, truly effec- tive leaders have learned how to learn: They learn from all of life, all their lives long.
This new book brings together a "who's who" of today's most successful leadership experts and consultants, who share personal lessons-many learned the hard way-about what it takes to attain success. These intimate stories-about childhood experiences, school life, friendship and marriage, sports, and, of course, careers and business- reveal a compelling truth about what enables indi- viduals to stand out as great mentors and leaders: They seize opportunities to learn wherever they find them.
Learning Journeys offers rich lessons on learning to lead, overcoming setbacks, becoming open to change, mentoring, developing self-awareness, and more. Each essay includes questions for reflection to help readers apply the lessons learned to their own lives and careers. The book also includes sugges- tions for using the stories in training workshops and ideas for making more effective use of our own and others' stories in mentoring and leading.
