The Absolutes of Leadership

Author's Preface xi

Foreword xiii

Introduction: What Is Leadership? 1

1. The Leadership Personality 9

2. Absolute 1: A Clear Agenda 27

3. Absolute 2: A Personal Philosophy 35

4. Absolute 3: Enduring Relationships 49

5. Absolute 4: Worldly 55

6. The Leader and Finance 61

7. The Leader and Quality 73

8. The Leader and Customers 85

9. The Leader and Suppliers 95

10. The leader and Employees 107

11. The Leader and Bosses 117

Notes 125

Index 127