TY - BOOK AU - Bolea,Al AU - Atwater,Leanne E. TI - Becoming a leader: nine elements of leadership mastery SN - 9780367478353 AV - HD57.7 .B6385 2021 U1 - 658.4/092 23 PY - 2021/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Leadership KW - Executive ability N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; v. 1. Becoming a leader: nine elements of leadership mastery N2 - "By blending the real-world insights of business executive Al Bolea with tested research findings provided by leadership scholar Leanne Atwater, Becoming a Leader: Nine Elements of Leadership Mastery effectively bridges theory and practice to outline powerful leadership behaviors and teach readers how to become a leader. Based on Bolea's original "J-Curve" model of leadership, this approachable guide identifies and describes nine essential elements for leadership mastery, including skills such as setting direction, creating key processes, and nurturing behaviors. Each chapter pairs concrete narratives with succinct research synopses to show how to expand the potential of people and organizations. This unique, experiential text engages readers with self-reflection and self-assessment exercises to encourage their development as future leaders. Becoming a Leader: Nine Elements of Leadership Mastery is a must-have resource for practicing managers, consultants, and practitioners, as well as applicable to graduate and undergraduate courses on leadership"-- ER -