Hidden Strengths

Introduction

All of us would like to know the secret of great leadership. Well, here’s the secret: It depends. It depends on what you are naturally good at, what you are terrible at, and what you decide to develop—those Hidden Skills that are in the middle.

My name is Thuy (pronounced TWEE) Sindell. I’ve been an executive coach since the late 1990s, and I am also the president of Skyline Group’s Coaching Division. I’ve worked with hundreds of business leaders over the years, and this is my opportunity to share with you the patterns and themes I’ve observed and the ways I’ve supported leaders in their growth. I have a no-nonsense style, so you can expect the information in this book to be direct and to get you quickly on your leadership path. ...