Introduction
Leadership is about creating an environment where people con-
sistently perform to the best of their ability. Natural leaders do
this intuitively, but, for the rest of us mere mortals, we have to
learn how to lead. In this book my aim is to give you a frame-
work and a set of principles that will help you to lead others to
consistently deliver high levels of performance.
What makes a brilliant leader?
I guess this is the million dollar question. To be a brilliant
leader you need to be many things. You need to be a chameleon,
adapting your style as and when the needs of your people and
the situation dictate. Brilliant leaders do this instinctively so you
will need to hone your instinct in this area.
Brilliant leaders also tend to be ...