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    Leadership is a Choice: Keep Your Fears from Holding You Back and Make the Choice to be a Leader
    Leadership is a Choice: Keep Your Fears from Holding You Back and Make the Choice to be a Leader
    Leadership is a Choice: Keep Your Fears from Holding You Back and Make the Choice to be a Leader
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    Leadership is a Choice: Keep Your Fears from Holding You Back and Make the Choice to be a Leader

    By John A. DiCicco

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    In this unique blend of narrative fiction and study-guide, authors Ken Strong and John DiCicco tell us the story of Mike. He's an ex-drill sergeant, a good father, and a solid employee. But it's been a long time since he trained new military recruits to become seasoned leaders. When a position in management opens up, Mike's hesitant to apply. With the mentoring of a CEO that sees his potential, and the help of a lovingly honest wife, Mike relearns that most important of lessons, that Leadership is a Choice.

    REVIEWS FOR LEADERSHIP IS A CHOICE:

    "This book is the demystification of what it means to be a leader." -Bill Holmes, VP of Human Resources, Reebok International Ltd.

    "This book represents an outstanding learning experience for professionals at all levels and tells a compelling story at the same time. The offering balances lessons in leadership and management throughout and its interesting characters display a broad range of traits from humility to strategic thinking. A must read for all interested in building leadership skills." -Mark D. Sotir, Director of Customer Relations, Barrett Distribution Center

    "This book epitomizes the meaning of an effective mentoring relationship and is easy to read because of the story format. I recommend this book to others and would be proud to add it to my library of leadership resources and tools." -Michelle L. Bleakley, Senior Manager, Provider Support, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    "This book is easy to read and unravels the complexities that a leadership role presents in a very sensible manner. It sets itself above the rest and should be on the top shelf." -Joyce D. McCarthy, SPHR, HR Manager-Eastern Region, Laidlaw Education Services, Inc.

    "“Leadership is a Choice” is an enjoyable book, like reading a top novel, yet gaining great insight to the pros and cons of business leadership." -Hap Leven, Vice President-Sales, California Paint

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUnionSquarePublishing
    Release dateAug 6, 2018
    ISBN9781946928146
    Leadership is a Choice: Keep Your Fears from Holding You Back and Make the Choice to be a Leader

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