Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The World Needs Exemplary Leaders -- Learning Leadership Fundamentals. PART I -- Leaders are Born and so Are You -- Leadership Makes a Difference -- You are Already Leading-Just Not Frequently Enough -- Fundamental One: Believe You Can. PART II -- You have to Believe in Yourself -- Learning is the Master Skill -- Leadership Emerges from within -- Fundamental Two: Aspire to Excel. PART III -- You have to Know What's Important to You -- Who You are Isn't Who You Will Be -- It's Not Just About You -- Fundamental Three: Challenge Yourself. PART IV -- Challenge is Your Leadership Training Ground -- Get Curious and Go Kick the Ball Around -- Get Gritty and Stay Hardy -- Courage Gives You the Strength to Grow -- Fundamental Four: Engage Support. PART V -- I Couldn't have Done it without You -- Get Connected -- Without Feedback You Cannot Grow -- Fundamental Five: Practice Deliberately. PART VI -- Leadership Takes Practice, and Practice Takes Time -- Context Matters -- Learning Leadership Must be a Daily Habit -- Commit To Becoming The Best. PART VII -- It's Not How You Start; it's How You Finish.