Developing Leaders For Real

Over the last few years, it has become increasingly clear to most providers, prescribers and consumers of leadership development programs that too often, the impact of these programs is much less significant and durable than the world rightfully expects from them. [Developing Leaders for Real] examines the causes of this situation and proposes a number of excellent and diverse principles and practices that will help improve it. It is an essential read for anyone – academic or practitioner – interested in making leadership development the game changer that the world needs it to be if we are to tackle the world’s problems more effectively.

-- Jean-François Manzoni, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development and President, IMD

As someone who has worked both in commercial and in development, I have spent most of my career looking at performance and seeking the best ways in which to help others, particularly leaders, realize their full potential. I am delighted to finally find a book that brings to life a collection of thought provoking, ‘real world’ examples of Leadership Development. I was struck by the timeless nature of the underpinning principles and excited by the evidenced and proven practical examples shared, finding myself going back to chapters particularly relevant to me currently. I would highly recommend Developing Leaders for Real for any professional involved in Leadership Development who has a curious mind and believes there must be better ways in which we can help leaders be their best self. You’ll find your answers here!

-- Richard Brooke, Talent Director, AMEA/APAC, Bacardi

Ever noticed how your leaders often don’t seem to apply formal learning? Why? Because, ultimately, the learning journey is deeply personal and fraught with complexity. There are thousands of books that purport to tell you how get it right. I finally found one that delivers on the promise: its evidenced, globally relevant, written by people who walk the talk and topped off with a how-to guide. What more can a learning professional ask for?!

-- Tania Hector, Global Head of Learning, Nestlé

Developing Leaders for Real provides insight into numerous valuable leadership development approaches – with diverse cultural, theoretical and geographical foundations. It illustrates how to combine a clear set of values and principles, with practical applications for developing leaders in a global context requiring continuous adaptation and change.

-- Dale A. Martin, Former CEO, Siemens Hun