Journey of the Accidental Leader

This business parable describes an untimely death and the journey of the leader suddenly put in charge of a company. The story demonstrates some of the leadership lessons the author learned while with an organization that has trained some of the nation's most successful leaders -- the United States Marine Corps.

In 10 Chapters, Dr. Gladis elaborates on the meaning of these important lessons:

• No one knows what they're doing until they try.
• You get what you give.
• Build trust by character, competence, caring, commitment and consistency.
• Change isn't easy. But if you do it right, everyone wins.
• You have to have a vision to make it come true.
• To create a positive culture, show people by your actions what you believe in, don't just tell them.
• Leadership is about courage
• The long march begins with the first bold step.
• Change will happen--embrace it by sticking to your principles.
• Leaders have a passion for people.

Inspirational and motivational, this engaging story is full of insight and perspectives that will pave teh way for both current and future accidental leaders.