In these days when so many expect so much recognition for doing so little, leadership seems easy, when it's really harder than ever. To be that person who truly takes a chance, makes a stand, and ventures out in front of the crowd requires courage, commitment, and conviction-qualities that more than ever seem to be in short supply. There's no shortcut to the skills that mark a true leader, but there are definite strategies that can help you set your internal compass, find the right route, and steer others onto the right path.
Leading at the Tip of the Spear - The Leader focuses on the physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual abilities that are found in leaders who are willing to lead. You will learn to develop your individual values and purpose, strengthen your foresight and failure-resistance, step up your self-control, plan for any contingencies, and always stay on the offense. It will take effort and energy to understand the proposed process and fully implement it in life and business, but leadership is all about doing hard things for the right reasons. Once you've mastered true leadership, nothing can stop you from having the career and the life you've worked for.
About the Author: Sam Palazzolo is managing director at Tip of the Spear Ventures, a Private Equity - Venture Capital and Business Advisory Services firm, and the Javelin Institute, a nonprofit that assists those who face family hardship (death, disease, divorce, and drugs). He has participated in ten startups to date, coached and consulted with leaders from the Fortune 500, Inc. 5000, and Deloitte's Tech Fast 500 companies and worked for such major corporations as General Motors, AON-Hewitt Consulting, and Toyota. He participated in Toyota's legendary Total Quality Management and Total Financial Management leadership development programs and was recognized as a "High Potential" leader.
A graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics and Public Policy, Palazzolo received an MBA from Vanderbilt University and completed executive certifications from the University of Texas as well as the University of Michigan. He teaches Leadership as an Associate Professor at Ashford University.
