"What attributes make a good leader? Countless books and essays have been written on this subject from a business perspective. Few such texts exist for those seeking to lead a municipal council or a not-for-profit organization, yet these leaders make the essential decisions that shape the communities we live in. This book aims to enhance the conversation around what makes a good community leader. In The DNA of Great Leaders, McCormack provides 25 key attributes of great leaders around three major thematic areas: personal characteristics, community leadership, and governing. Each chapter dissects a key attribute, contains examples and quotes from mayors who embody these attributes, and end with questions for reflection. While this book is primarily about mayors, many of the aptitudes apply to anyone in a leadership position or a position of trust, particularly for an organization that is in the public or non-profit sector. Not only that, but these aptitudes also apply to individual members of a board or a council, particularly those who aspire higher."-- Provided by publisher.
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