Learning leadership : the five fundamentals of becoming an exemplary leader

Intro -- Praise for Learning Leadership -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Introduction: The World Needs Exemplary Leaders -- Part I: Learning Leadership Fundamentals -- Chapter 1: Leaders Are Born and So Are You -- The Talent Myth -- The Position Myth -- The Strengths Myth -- The Self-Reliance Myth -- The It-Comes-Naturally Myth -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Notes -- Chapter 2: Leadership Makes a Difference -- Leadership and Engagement Levels -- Leaders Are Different while ­Leadership Is the Same -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Notes -- Chapter 3: You Are Already Leading-Just Not Frequently Enough -- The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® -- Leadership Is within Everyone's Capabilities -- Leadership Frequency Is Related to Effectiveness and Productivity -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Notes -- Part II: Fundamental One: Believe You Can -- Chapter 4: You Have to Believe in Yourself -- Take the Mirror Test -- Don't Let Anyone Tell You That You Can't Lead -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Notes -- Chapter 5: Learning Is the Master Skill -- The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners -- Yes, You Can Learn to Lead -- Mind Your Mindset -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Notes -- Chapter 6: Leadership Emerges from Within -- The Three Periods of Self-Development -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Note -- Part III: Fundamental Two: Aspire to Excel -- Chapter 7: You Have to Know What's Important to You -- Clear Values Increase Engagement -- Values-Based Leadership Sustains Career Success -- The Key Message and Action -- Self-Coaching Action -- Notes -- Chapter 8: Who You Are Isn't Who You Will Be -- The Domain of Leaders Is the Future -- To See into the Future, Be Mindful in the Present.