{"product_id":"on-becoming-a-leader-9780465014088","title":"On Becoming a Leader","description":"\u003cb\u003eA timeless classic from a pioneer in the field of leadership studies-the only book you need to read on becoming an effective leader.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Warren Bennis (1925-2014) was a pioneer in leadership studies, a scholar who advised presidents and business executives alike on how to become successful leaders. \u003ci\u003eOn Becoming a Leader \u003c\/i\u003eis his seminal work, exemplifying Bennis's core belief that leaders are not born-they are made. In a world increasingly defined by turbulence and uncertainty, the call to leadership is more urgent than ever. Providing essential and timeless insights for generations of readers, \u003ci\u003eOn Becoming a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the qualities that define leadership, the people who exemplify it, and the strategies that anyone can apply to achieve it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dubbed the \"dean of leadership gurus\" by \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, Bennis remains the final word in modern leadership. This seminal work is a must-read for anyone who aspires to leadership excellence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarren Bennis\u003c\/b\u003e (1925 - 2014) was an American scholar, organizational consultant, and author, who was widely regarded as the pioneer of the contemporary field of leadership. He served as Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California, as chairman of the Advisory Board of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and as a consultant to multinational companies and governments throughout the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2007, \u003ci\u003eBusinessWeek\u003c\/i\u003e called him one of ten business school professors who have had the greatest influence on business thinking. He has received twenty honorary degrees and has served on numerous boards of advisors. He authored dozens of articles and over thirty books on leadership, including \u003ci\u003eOn Becoming a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOrganizing Genius\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630323437842,"sku":"9780465014088","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6b3ecbeb-8985-4933-a21a-7e036696a204.jpg?v=1732749716","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/on-becoming-a-leader-9780465014088","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}