The Highway to Leadership (Classic Reprint)

The Highway to Leadership by Margaret Slattery is a comprehensive guide to developing effective leadership skills. The book provides practical advice and strategies for individuals who want to become successful leaders in their personal and professional lives. Slattery draws on her extensive experience as a leadership coach and trainer to offer insights into the qualities that make a great leader, including communication skills, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of leadership development. Part one explores the foundations of leadership, including the importance of self-awareness, building relationships, and understanding organizational culture. Part two delves into the skills and strategies that leaders need to succeed, such as effective communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Part three offers guidance on how to lead through change and uncertainty, including managing stress, fostering resilience, and adapting to new situations.Throughout the book, Slattery uses real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and provide practical advice. She also includes exercises and reflection questions to help readers apply the lessons to their own lives and develop their own leadership style.Overall, The Highway to Leadership is an accessible and engaging guide to developing the skills and mindset needed to become an effective leader. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out on your leadership journey, this book offers valuable insights and practical tools to help you succeed.1920. The Indian perished with cold by the side of Niagara whose powers, then latent, now heat the hottest furnaces, drive the fastest wheels, and light great cities. The latent powers of a boy or a girl may often prove as mighty as the harnessed energy of Niagara if only discovered, developed and set to work. Does not every church and community recognize wide areas of opportunity which are waiting only for the right leaders? Who will lead? This book is accepted as a standard work on the finding and training of leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.