The Character-Based Leader: Instigating a Leadership Revolution... One Person at a Time

by Lead Change Group, Mike Henry Sr., Tara R. Alemany

Twenty-one members of the Lead Change Group set out to define a concept they have been writing about on their blogs and discussing in conference calls since 2009. They define character-based leadership as "leading from who you are, not your position or power."

Each character-based leader is unique, bringing their best "self" to make a positive difference. This unique work aligns 21 different author's perspectives on aspects of character-based leadership in a manner designed to inspire you to be the leader you can be.

Endorsements
The Character-Based Leader is a must-read for anyone who realizes that leading from who you are (rather than your title) is the key to longevity and satisfaction in any leadership role. This well-written, easy read will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take ACTION! - Marshall Goldsmith, recognized as the Thinkers 50 most-influential leadership thinker in the world, and author of the New York Times bestsellers MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

A rich and comprehensive collection of compelling perspectives on the importance of character in the leadership equation. A very worthy read. - Douglas R. Conant, Retired President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company, and author of the NY Times Bestseller TouchPoints

What do you get when 21 deep-thinking leaders share their thoughts on Character-Based Leadership with the world? You get a book filled with actionable advice that can change the world one person at a time. Buy it. Read it. It will change how you see your leadership. It will change how you live your life. - Liz Strauss, International Business Strategist, Author of Successful-Blog

The Lead Change Group has hit it out of the park! The Character-Based Leader distills timeless lessons of virtuous, effective living-and applies them seamlessly to the daily demands and spectacular opportunities of the 21st century. Put this wonderful book to use today, transforming your life and work into a masterpiece of service. - James Strock, businessman, speaker, citizen servant, and author of the award-winning business bestseller Serve to Lead

The Lead Change Group is a nonprofit global community dedicated to instigating a leadership revolution that encourages, energizes and equips people to apply character-based leadership to lead change. Learn more at http://leadchangegroup.com.

244 pages, Paperback

First published September 24, 2012

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chief instigator of the Lead Change Group, Mike Henry Sr. tell us three principles of the Character-Based Leader: 1) Leadership is influence, 2) Influence is given, and 3) People give influence based on competence, trust and purpose. With these key ideas, the members of the Lead Change Group worked to develop a platform of leadership as a force for positive good. I believe that the group has hit the mark, and advocated for leadership dedicated to serving positive change. The Lead Change group has offered a valuable addition to understanding of leadership behavior in a time of increased upheaval. This book could have been improved - substantially - by including qualitative and quantitative research that supports the opinions in this effort. Perhaps others will use the Character Based Leadership approach as the basis for research inquiry, and practice will be added to knowledge, which may help us improve our world.

[Ilya Mrz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love this book, the main point is: leadership gives by competence, trust, purpose. Not by title