Developing the
Mind of a Leader
Your Path to Lead and Inspire People
By Bill Boyajian
Smashwords Edition
Copyright 2011 Bill Boyajian
Contents
Part One - The Leadership Call
Chapter 1 - What Is Leadership?
People Leaders and Project Leaders
Chapter 2 - Role Preference and Emotional Intelligence
Role Preference and Team Profile
Stephen Covey's "Emotional Bank Account"
Chapter 3 - Growing as a Leader
Fly at High Altitudes and Gain Perspective
Don't Put Things Off and Don't Put People Off
The "Not Invented Here" Syndrome
Don't Sweep It Under the Carpet
Do You Want to Be Right or Successful?
Chapter 4 - Getting to the Next Level
A Career Decision: Star or Leader of Stars?
Chapter 5 - Steps in Taking Charge
Work With People, Not Over Them
Seek Compromise While Being Decisive
Tough Decisions Require Tight Oversight
Part Two - Shared Traits of Great Leaders: The Six Cs
Leadership Is "Caught" More Than Taught
What Makes a Leader So Attractive?
Does Adversity Make Great Leaders?
What Is Communication, Anyway?
Give Credit and Accept Responsibility
The Secret Power of Contentment
How to Spawn Creativity in People
Signs of Caring or Symbols of Kindness?
Balancing Humility with Professional Determination
Part Three - Discovering the Greater Good
Chapter 12 - Lessons in Leadership
Uniting Around Challenge and Tragedy
Balanced Representation in Leadership
The Case of the Treated Diamonds