The Nine Types of Leader: How the Leaders of Tomorrow Can Learn from The Leaders of Today

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2022 - Leadership. Discover the secrets behind successful leaders, understand what builds their credibility, and explore what they might change if given the chance to start over. "The Nine Types of Leader" delves into both well-known and lesser-known leadership styles, sharing tales, anecdotes, and insights derived from countless interactions with top leaders worldwide. It includes interviews with influential figures such as Jean-Francois Decaux of JC Decaux, Michael Rapino of Live Nation, Zhang Ruimin of Haier, Gavin Patterson of Salesforce, and Isabelle Kocher of Engie. This book investigates how emerging leaders can elevate their skills by learning from the finest examples of the nine leadership styles present today. Esteemed journalist James Ashton evaluates each leadership type's strengths and weaknesses, pointing out the optimal contexts for their application, and guides readers to recognize their style while suggesting ways to enhance their effectiveness. In a time of significant upheaval and the greatest leadership challenges of our era, it offers forward-looking ideas on how tomorrow's leaders can draw lessons from history.