After Mears graduated from West Point, he worked with some of the greatest leaders in the military, corporate, and intelligence communities. In each situation, he analyzed the practical aspects of running an organization. The culmination of this experience is the Periodic Table of the Elements of Leadership and Management that provides the framework for Leadership Elements. Each element tells a story about the skills and attitudes essential for today s leaders and describes how to inspire, improve, and implement. Mears includes many tips and examples, while providing an in-depth look at how to:
- Know yourself
- Be trustworthy
- Trust others
- Get feedback
- Lead people
- Motivate
- Engage the workforce