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The Nine Types of Leader
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The Nine Types of Leader

How the Leaders of Tomorrow Can Learn from the Leaders of Today

James Ashton
Kogan Page, 2021

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Offering insights gleaned from hundreds of interviews with titans of industry, renowned journalist James Ashton delineates the strengths and weaknesses of nine leadership styles. Invoking lively stories, he explains why some types quickly go out of vogue, while others prove increasingly salient to a new generation of leaders. Ashton’s thoughtful and entertaining taxonomy illuminates the qualities leaders will need to successfully shepherd their organizations in the future. His well-researched, enjoyable account can help you discover your own leadership style and how best to deploy it. 

Take-Aways

  • Successful executives share many qualities, but their approach to leadership can vary widely across nine categories.
  • Tough and visionary, Alphas have a strong, solo style – one that’s quickly going out of vogue.
  • Fearless Fixers excel at solving short-term crises but risk causing long-term ones.

About the Author

James Ashton is a financial journalist and media consultant who specializes in conducting in-depth interviews with global leaders. He currently hosts the business podcast Leading with James Ashton.

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