{"product_id":"the-heart-of-leadership-isbn-9781609949600","title":"The Heart of Leadership","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnderstand what sets great leaders apart by learning the five qualities of leadership character from the international-bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertainly, leaders need people skills, execution skills, a deep knowledge of industry trends, the ability to articulate a vision, and more—they must be competent—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What’s below the waterline? What’s deep inside the best leaders that makes them different?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark Miller contends it is their leadership character. In his latest enlightening and entertaining business fable, he describes the five unique character traits exhibited by exceptional leaders and how to cultivate them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e begins with young and ambitious Blake Brown being passed over for a desperately wanted promotion, despite an outstanding individual performance. Confused and frustrated, he turns to his former mentor, who sends him on a quest to meet with five of his late father’s colleagues, each of whom holds a piece of the puzzle he’s trying to solve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Blake puts the pieces together, he discovers that in the final analysis, a lack of skills isn’t what holds most leaders back. Without demonstrated leadership character, a skill set will never be enough. Most often, when leaders fail to reach their full potential, it is an issue of the heart. This is Blake’s ultimate revelation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book shows us that leadership needn’t be the purview of the few—it is within reach for millions around the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a road map for every person who desires to make a difference in the lives of others and become a leader people want to follow.Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Leadership Character\u003cbr\u003e Leaders are Different\u003cbr\u003e When the Student is Ready\u003cbr\u003e It’s Not About You\u003cbr\u003e Leaders Create the Future\u003cbr\u003e Vision Fuels Courage\u003cbr\u003e The Price of Leadership\u003cbr\u003e No Substitute for Wisdom\u003cbr\u003e Look in the Mirror\u003cbr\u003e I Can Change This\u003cbr\u003e A Matter of the Heart\u003cbr\u003e The Next Step\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Author’s Note\u003cbr\u003e Self-Assessment\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e About the Author“The most important leadership tool you have is not your education, your experience, or your know-how. It’s your heart. In this book, Mark provides a clear prescription for using yours to become the kind of leader people want to follow.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Michael Hyatt, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and former CEO, Thomas Nelson Inc.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Mark once again demonstrates the power of a simple story well told. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e will serve leaders around the world for decades to come.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Henry Cloud, leadership consultant, psychologist, and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBoundaries\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNecessary Endings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightfully surprising read. Mark Miller’s wisdom shines in his ability to convey profound truths simply and clearly. This book propels leadership beyond strategies and techniques to its most authentic form—who you are.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dan Rockwell, author and owner of the Leadership Freak blog, consultant, and pastor\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Mark Miller has crafted a masterwork. Too many books on leadership are about selfishly getting ahead. This book addresses the leader’s heart. By addressing the heart, you do get ahead, but it’s a more satisfying journey.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Nancy Duarte, author of \u003ci\u003eResonate\u003c\/i\u003e and CEO, Duarte Designs\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This book will help you reach your leadership potential, espousing good principles that most learn only through the school of hard knocks—and many never learn at all.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ron Wallace, former President, UPS International\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Mark Miller has done it again! Another outstanding book—this time on the most important aspect of leadership: who you are as a leader. If you focus only on skills, you are ignoring 90 percent of what makes a great leader. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jesse Lyn Stoner, coauthor of the international bestseller \u003ci\u003eFull Steam Ahead! \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the primary stumbling block for leaders – themselves!   If you want to improve how you lead others, you must first improve how you lead yourself. This great little book shows you how.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Daniel S. Harkavy, CEO and Executive Coach, Building Champions, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e extends and deepens the bestselling leadership models pioneered by Mark Miller.  This book is clear, compelling, and of real practical value. Keep it on hand  -- a small investment of time will yield a lifetime of dividends, in life as well as career. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jeff Rosensweig, Associate Professor of International Business and Finance and Director of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and Global Perspectives Program\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘There's a difference between potential leaders with raw talent and great leaders with real influence. Mark's book reveals the foundational difference -- it's all about leadership character.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tony Morgan, author, Chief Strategic Officer and founder of TonyMorganLive.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Mark Miller’s \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e immediately creates a place for personal discovery. As I read each page, I was no longer thinking of  “Blake” the main character, but myself. Blake’s journey of discovery became my own. This is about the “life” of leadership and how it reaches within and without having profound and long-lasting impact. It’s about being unselfishly driven and highly motivated. It is about how others within the workplace and within our lives benefit from our personal resolve to lead from the perspective that others matter.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Clifton L. Taulbert, Author of \u003ci\u003eEight Habits of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and President, The Freemount Corporation\/Building Community Institute\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “There are so many buzzwords in business that claim to be the answer to all leadership woes. The truth is that leadership is all about the people, and to have success with people, read \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, and watch your leadership soar to a whole new level.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Todd Nielsen, author and COO JMARK Business Solutions\u003c\/b\u003eMark Miller began writing about a decade ago when he teamed up with Ken Blanchard on The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do. Since then, his books have sold almost 600,000 copies worldwide. Miller encourages leaders through his posts on GreatLeadersServe.org. It’s rated as one of the top leadership blogs in the world and has garnered almost 2 million page views since its inception less than two years ago. Miller also sells chicken. He started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member back in 1977. He joined the corporate staff in 1978, working in the warehouse and mailroom. Today he serves as the vice president for organizational effectiveness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Miller also sells chicken. He started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member back in 1977. He joined the corporate staff in 1978, working in the warehouse and mailroom. Today he serves as the vice president for organizational effectiveness.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301957128421,"sku":"NP9781609949600","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781609949600.jpg?v=1767739744","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-heart-of-leadership-isbn-9781609949600","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}