Leadership coaches inundate us with advice on "What great leaders do"  or "The 6 characteristics of a good leader" or "The 14 leadership Traits" or, pick a number, "The 5  habits of great leaders."

Even if they are all entirely true, what use are they? Do aspiring leaders, simply have to mimic these  sacred qualities. Are we asking them  to be good actors or impersonators?  Is that why there is so much talk about "leadership style" - because it's about performing rather than doing the job?

In excerpts from his controversial book, "How Successful Leaders do Business with their World",  https://www.stephenbarden.org/books/ , Stephen Barden argues that leadership is never about acting - or adopting a so called leadership style. It is a hard job that requires deep learning and an apprenticeship in managing  ourselves in our world. And  very successful leaders start that learning a long time before they get to the top.

For more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:
www. stephenbarden.org
or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/