Take the Lead: Motivate, Inspire, and Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Everyone Around You
“A home run.... a perfect read for anyone seeking to understand, develop, or unleash his or her genuine leadership potential.”—Publisher’s Weekly“An enjoyable and insightful read for anyone interested in increasing their personal and professional effectiveness.”—Kirkus Reviews“An ‘original’ take on leadership sounds absurd. But Betsy Myers has given us just that. This peerless book truly is for everyone. ‘Take the lead’ means you and it means me; and it means today, not tomorrow.”—TOM PETERS, author of the #1 national bestsellerIn Search of Excellence“Betsy Myers will help you recognize the leader within you and show you how to use that gift to bring out the best in others. Read this book over and over and absorb its simple truths.”—KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of the #1 national bestsellerThe One Minute Manager® andLead with LUV“After forty years of being a boss, I’ve foundTake the Leadthe most inspirational new tool, not only for leadership but forlife.”—KAY UNGER, cofounder of Phoebe Couture and Kay Unger New York“A principled yet practical guide to twenty-first-century leadership. Myers’s candid, courageous stories offer convincing evidence of what it takes to be an authentic leader.”—BILL GEORGE, author ofTrue Northand former CEO of Medtronics“Betsy Myers, adviser to US presidents and longtime advocate for women, shares her considerable experience and wisdom with everyone who cares about high-level and everyday leadership. This charming, engrossing book will particularly excite and empower women, who will treat this book as their personal mentor and apply Myers’s principles to enrich their lives.”—ROSABETH MOSS KANTER, Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author ofConfidenceandSuperCorp“A must-read for current and rising leaders. Betsy Myers approaches leadership in a personal, compelling, and actionable way.”—ELLIOTT MASIE, chair, The Learning CONSORTIUM“Take the Leadcaptures essential, practical wisdom, anchored by powerful stories with key insights for any reader who aims to lead.”—RONALD HEIFETZ, founder of the Center for Public Leadership, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University“In working with some of the most powerful leaders in the world, Betsy has had the opportunity to see into their hearts and minds and understand what makes them inspiring and successful leaders. The result is a book filled with insight and wisdom. ”—STEVE BELKIN, chairman, Trans National Group“One of the most topical and well-written business books ever. This book will be given to all leaders in my department, as I believe the concepts Myers discusses are absolutely critical for success in any business.”—BRIAN HIRSHMAN, senior vice president, Southwest Airlines“True leadership requires both IQ and EQ—the right combination of head and heart. The leadership principles Betsy Myers illuminates are not only good for business, they are also economic and social imperatives.”—GLORIA CORDES LARSON, president, Bentley University“Betsy has a huge heart, tremendous empathy, and a genuine interest in others. That not only makes her a wonderful friend, it also makes her an exceptional leader. InTake the Lead,she makes a compelling case that all of us can learn to lead with our hearts.”—DEE DEE MYERS, former White House Press Secretary and author of theNew York TimesbestsellerWhy Women Should Rule the World"The defining difference in this superb book is Ms. Myers’ insistence that every day provides leadership opportunities for every one of us -- from the most junior employee to the top of the organization."--The Washington Post, The Best Leadership Books of 2011