If you are a manager, supervisor or team Leader, then this book was written for you.Introduction to LeadershipNapoleon once said: “One bad general does better than two good ones.” Ittakes a moment for the sense of this to register, but it is the same as ourmodern saying that “too many cooks spoil the broth”. Having one set ofinstructions, even if they are flawed, is preferable to having two sets of perfectdirections that, when enacted together without reference to each other, causehavoc.This is the principle of leadership in a nutshell. It is all about maintainingfocus and creating positive outcomes. The same can be applied to individuals who strive to become leaders. There needs to be focus and determination. Advice can be given, but does not have to be heeded. History is full of leaders whose beginnings were disastrous, and had they listened to the naysayers of this world, the world would be a poorer place today.Leadership can be learned. Some people are certainly born with leadershipskills, but this is not a prerequisite for becoming a leader. More important isdedication to the art of leadership. Leadership involves understanding how toinspire, influence and control how people behave. It is not a simple matter ofshouting, or having a deep and booming voice; or being great in physicalstature; Gandhi possessed none of these attributes, but managed to lead anation and inspire millions around the world.Sometimes, leadership may be no more than having a poignant message for areceptive audience at an opportune moment. Of itself, leadership is neithergood nor bad; the world has known more than its fair share of evil andcharismatic dictators.ContentsLegal Disclaimers & Notices ........................................................................... 2Contents ............................................................................................................ 3Introduction to Leadership ............................................................................... 4Understanding the Dark Side ........................................................................... 6How to Lead and Influence People ................................................................ 10Getting the Most from Your Team ................................................................. 1510 Ways to Be a Better Leader ....................................................................... 18Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 21