Introduction
Leadership is one of the most important issues of life. First, leadership is inevitable. Any serious study of any civilization or any period of history will reveal that people always separate into the roles of leader and follower. There is something that causes some people to stand apart from the crowd. They impart a clarity, confidence, and command that compels others to follow. People just naturally defer to them in moments calling for headship and direction.
Leadership is essential. Leadership is required in order for human beings to proceed in a direction, develop a plan, build something, organize resources, etc. Someone has to be the spark plug or administrative point for large or significant ventures. Leadership also has many counterfeits. Today, many people confuse fame or celebrity with leadership. As a result, many are called leaders, but the quality of leadership cannot be known until a crisis appears. Crises reveal legitimate leaders and disqualify and often humiliate false leaders. Hurricane Katrina is a prime example.
But, here is my true purpose for writing this book on leadership: Many are leaders and do not know it. These men and women have never heard a call that speaks to something buried deep in their heart. I believe this book could be that call to you. So, I invite you to read this with an open heart and an eager mind. Let your inner champion respond to the Inner Secrets of Leadership. Think of it: This book carries the sound you’ve been listening for all your life!