The author invites you to join him on a journey of discovery about the nature of leadership and how it can be taught. He identifies the seven key principles of leadership development and answers vital questions on how to select, train and educate leaders at team, operational and strategic levels. Topics discussed include: the manager as leader, how people become leaders, training team leaders, how to manage leadership training and learning to be a top strategic leader. Leadership is not a soft skill; it is a key factor in business success. This book will help managers to develop these skills in others whilst guiding them on their own personal journey towards excellence as a leader. Thought provoking and highly readable, this is a vital addition to the debate on leadership from a true world-renowned authority.