Practical advice and tools to help leaders at all levels elevatetheir skills What can truly set an organization apart? There is only oneasset that offers guaranteed differentiation: leadership.Leadership is a deliberate act that requires effort but yieldsenormous payback. According to the renowned professor Shalom Saarand co-author Michael J. Hargrove, both internationally recognizedleadership development consultants, executive coaches and speakers,leadership can be learned and improved through the nine criticalcompetencies explored in this book. Filled with sage advice andengaging examples, as well as multiple mini-assessments, this bookpresents a programmatic approach to engage and grow leaders atevery level and in any type of organization. Outlines the nine core competencies that define exceptionalleadership Uses a proven approach to enhance leadership skills that can beapplied to any organizational setting Offers a wide array of practical tools for aspiring andexperienced leaders Written by Shalom Saar and Michael Hargrove, the cofounders ofthe Center for Leadership Development, (Saar is also a leadingprofessor at MIT and previously Harvard, as well as other topschools globally) Leading with Conviction offers a wealth of advice to helpleaders establish a compelling vision, motivate their workforce,manage change and conflict, and create benchmarks that lead tosustainable success.