Launching a Leadership Revolution
Book Title: Launching a Leadership Revolution
Authors: Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward
Genre: Leadership Development
Sub-Topics: Personal Development
Rating: Must Read
Click Here For More Information
An unbelievable book that brings together many of history’s best writings and case studies to develop a step by step approach to climbing the staircase of leadership. Brady and Woodward took what John Maxwell and Jim Collins first detailed in some of their most famous works and created a logical and well documented leadership road-map. Launching a Leadership Revolution is a must have for any current or would be leader that is looking for a guide to greatness in any organization or endeavour.
Launching a Leadership Revolution’s Brand of Leadership
Brady and Woodward start the book with a leadership discussion that walks through what leadership is and what it isn’t. They give many fitting and would be definitions of leadership. Due to its allusive nature, defining leadership becomes difficult however Launching a Leadership Revolution (LLR) does a very good job of encapsulating the core themes.
“Leadership is the influence of others in a productive, vision-driven direction and is done through example, conviction, and character of the leader.” – LLR (Brady/Woodward)
The book goes on to discuss that although many people believe leadership is purely an innate ability that only a few are born with, leadership actually involves both an art and and science side. The art side of leadership being the make-up, passion or abilities innate to the person, while the science side are the process steps or procedures that anyone can learn and master. The idea is that anyone can asend the steps of leadership influence.
“So the strategy is to cultivate and develop leadership ability within ourselves. We need to understand that leadership can and must be developed, even for the most “gifted.” This is done on purpose. Change is always present, but growth and improvement are optional. Leadership development is a deliberate process.”
The book then goes on to discuss the foundational qualities of leadership. As they walk through the book giving the analogy of ascending leadership as taking steps up stairs, they assert that these foundational qualities are necessary to gain entry to the stairwell.
3 Foundational Qualities of Leadership
- Hungry
- Hone-able
- Honorable
LLR then carries on chapter by chapter walking through the Five Levels of Influence (Leadership). One of my favorite parts of this book and quite possible what makes the concepts stick so well, was how Brady and Woodward gave historical examples towards the end of each chapter to illuminate each level of influence. From pro football quarterback Tom Brady to the Apostle Paul, they give a real life example of leaders at each step of leadership ladder. These sections alone are worth reading the entire text.
5 Levels of Influence (Leadership)
- Learning
- Performing
- Leading
- Developing Leaders
- Developing Leaders Who Develop Leaders
LLR is a must read book for anyone regardless of where they are at on the leadership journey. From the person just poking the ideas with a stick to the high powered executive, there is something for everyone in this instant classic on leadership.
To Purchase Launching a Leadership Revolution Follow the Link Below
Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence
Christopher Vincent is a Mesa, Arizona native, independent business owner and leadership student. After fostering a 5 year career path at Honeywell Inc., Chris left in 2009 to found
All true but without the support and the tools the team will fail therefore you must always be there to support your team and always give them the tools and training to make them the best they can be. Being a Servant Leader will always yield better success and stronger dedication to you and your team.
Were you inspired?
LikeDislike