CONTENTS

1. Cover
2. Praise for Learning Leadership
3. Title Page
4. Copyright
5. Dedication
6. Introduction: The World Needs Exemplary Leaders
7. Part I: Learning Leadership Fundamentals
   1. Chapter 1: Leaders Are Born and So Are You
      1. The Talent Myth
      2. The Position Myth
      3. The Strengths Myth
      4. The Self-Reliance Myth
      5. The It-Comes-Naturally Myth
      6. The Key Message and Action
      7. Self-Coaching Action
      8. Notes
   2. Chapter 2: Leadership Makes a Difference
      1. Leadership and Engagement Levels
      2. Leaders Are Different while ­Leadership Is the Same
      3. The Key Message and Action
      4. Self-Coaching Action
      5. Notes
   3. Chapter 3: You Are Already Leading—Just Not Frequently Enough
      1. The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®
      2. Leadership Is within Everyone's Capabilities
      3. Leadership Frequency Is Related to Effectiveness and Productivity
      4. The Key Message and Action
      5. Self-Coaching Action
      6. Notes
8. Part II: Fundamental One: Believe You Can
   1. Chapter 4: You Have to Believe in Yourself
      1. Take the Mirror Test
      2. Don't Let Anyone Tell You That You Can't Lead
      3. The Key Message and Action
      4. Self-Coaching Action
      5. Notes
   2. Chapter 5: Learning Is the Master Skill
      1. The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners
      2. Yes, You Can Learn to Lead
      3. Mind Your Mindset
      4. The Key Message and Action
      5. Self-Coaching Action
      6. Notes
   3. Chapter 6: Leadership Emerges from Within
      1. The Three Periods of Self-Development
      2. The Key Message and Action
      3. Self-Coaching Action
      4. Note
9. Part III: Fundamental Two: Aspire to Excel
   1. Chapter 7: You Have to Know What's Important to You
      1. Clear Values Increase Engagement
      2. Values-Based Leadership Sustains Career Success
      3. The Key Message and Action
      4. Self-Coaching Action
      5. Notes
   2. Chapter 8: Who You Are Isn't Who You Will Be
      1. The Domain of Leaders Is the Future
      2. To See into the Future, Be Mindful in the Present
      3. Envisioning the Future
      4. Your Ideal Self
      5. The Key Message and Action
      6. Self-Coaching Action
      7. Notes
   3. Chapter 9: It's Not Just About You
      1. You Have to See What Others See
      2. You Have to Connect with Others
      3. You Have to Serve a Larger Purpose
      4. The Key Message and Action
      5. Self-Coaching Action
      6. Notes
10. Part IV: Fundamental Three: Challenge Yourself
    1. Chapter 10: Challenge Is Your Leadership Training Ground
       1. People Do Their Best When Challenged
       2. Challenge Introduces You to What's Important
       3. To Grow, Seek Challenging Opportunities
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
    2. Chapter 11: Get Curious and Go Kick the Ball Around
       1. Be Curious. Ask Questions.
       2. Try. Fail. Learn. Repeat.
       3. The Key Message and Action
       4. Self-Coaching Action
       5. Notes
    3. Chapter 12: Get Gritty and Stay Hardy
       1. Stay Hardy
       2. Bounce Forward
       3. Accentuate the Positive
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
    4. Chapter 13: Courage Gives You the Strength to Grow
       1. Courage Is Personal
       2. It Takes Courage to Learn
       3. The Key Message and Action
       4. Self-Coaching Action
       5. Notes
11. Part V: Fundamental Four: Engage Support
    1. Chapter 14: I Couldn't Have Done It without You
       1. Ask for Help and Support
       2. Seek Advice
       3. Empathy Is Essential
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
    2. Chapter 15: Get Connected
       1. Make Social Connections
       2. Quality Connections Matter
       3. Look for Positive Role Models
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
    3. Chapter 16: Without Feedback You Cannot Grow
       1. Feedback Makes You Vulnerable
       2. Feedback Requires Trust
       3. You Have to Go First
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
12. Part VI: Fundamental Five: Practice Deliberately
    1. Chapter 17: Leadership Takes Practice, and Practice Takes Time
       1. Practice, Practice, Practice
       2. Practice while You Work
       3. You Can't Ignore Your Weaknesses
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
    2. Chapter 18: Context Matters
       1. Cultivate a Culture of Leadership
       2. Characteristics of a Culture of Leadership
       3. Build Your Own Buena Casa
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
    3. Chapter 19: Learning Leadership Must Be a Daily Habit
       1. Make Learning Leadership a Daily Habit
       2. Habits Shape Your Life
       3. Build Good Habits with Active Questions
       4. The Key Message and Action
       5. Self-Coaching Action
       6. Notes
13. Part VII: Commit to Becoming the Best
    1. Chapter 20: It's Not How You Start; It's How You Finish
       1. Leading Is Doing
       2. How to Have a Good Day
       3. Sustaining Commitment
       4. Keep Hope Alive
       5. The Key Message
       6. Notes
14. Acknowledgments
15. About the Authors
16. Index
17. End User License Agreement

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List of Illustrations

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Guide

1. Cover
2. Table of Contents
3. Begin Reading
4. Part 1
5. Chapter 1