8 Skills of an Excellent Leader

Author: Ram Charan
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: New Work by Ram Charan, author of bestsellers "Execution" and "Transforming." Great leaders are not born, but made! A practical and insightful work. Read this book, apply what it teaches you in practice, and enrich your professional experience. This will be your most valuable asset! – Larry Bossidy, co-author of "Execution" and "Transforming" and former CEO of Honeywell. Ram Charan has provided effective and practical decision-making solutions to managers of many companies, enabling them to thrive in the ever-changing market environment. "Know-How" continues his management philosophy, offering specific guidance to managers on improving company operations and maintaining a strong competitive edge in any market transformation. – Ivan Seidenberg, CEO and President of Verizon.
Are great leaders born? Can leaders rely solely on personal charm and strong personalities to tackle today's business challenges in the digital age? According to the global management master Ram Charan, great leaders are not born but made! He firmly believes that through continuous experience, learning, and reflection in practice, anyone can become an outstanding leader and build a successful enterprise. In this book, Dr. Charan teaches future great leaders eight management skills by analyzing classic cases of numerous Fortune 500 companies, such as GE, HP, DuPont, IBM, Dell, and Ford. Only by possessing these skills can you ensure your company remains invincible in the new competitive environment—Dr. Charan analyzes classic cases of numerous Fortune 500 companies, such as GE, HP, IBM, DuPont, Dell, and Ford, to teach future great leaders eight management skills.