CHAPTER 1

Leadership: It’s Not about You!

Leadership begins with attitude. No title or position can make a true leader out of a man with a negative attitude.

 

It’s Not about You!

Michael is aggressive and very competitive by nature. He likes the spotlight and is not afraid of confronting problems or people headlong. Due to his aggressive nature, he can be counted upon to achieve business results. The challenge, however, is that Michael doesn’t care about people’s feelings in the process. He is impatient with people he considers slow learners or who do not see things from his perspective, and usually, it is either his way or the highway. He is a classic workplace bully. He has been promoted to the position of a branch manager. Will Michael make ...

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