So You Want To Lead

The book, So You Want To Lead explores leadership as both an art and a science, arguing that the most effective leaders blend scientific principles with personal intuition and creativity. It stresses that strong leadership is vital across various settings—social, business, religious, and governmental—and critiques the current lack of effective leaders. The narrative suggests that successful leaders must master both the structured and creative aspects of leadership to navigate complex challenges effectively.

The book also examines the interplay between leadership and politics, using historical leaders in politics, sports, and Boardroom like Nelson Mandela, Lee Kuan Yee, the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, to King Cyrus the Great, Queen Elizabeth the first, to modern business leaders like Herb Kheller, and Sporting coaches like Alex Ferguson. The book is potpourri of successful leaders and every reader will find many of the leaders inspiring them whilst adopting their principles for leading in the process

Overall, the book serves as a guide for aspiring leaders, emphasizing the importance of preparation, political savvy, and adaptability in achieving influential and purposeful leadership.