IGNITING THE LEADER WITHIN - The Leadership Legacy of Ben Franklin, Father of the American Fire Service,
Michael Staley, 1998
Put Your Career on the Promotion Track - Identify the Skills You Need to Succeed - Learn Now to Become a Leader.
You want to become a leader? Now is the time to take charge of the process. Experts agree that most of the qualities of leadership can indeed be taught. Michael Staley, a former firefighter and current motivational speaker and teacher can help you learn the lessons you need to become a successful leader and propel your career. Staley, who almost lost his life while assisting a driver during an accident at the Daytona International Speedway, has turned his miraculous recovery into an opportunity to help others succeed. His choice for "teacher" in this book is Ben Franklin, Father of the American Fire Service and fire insurance as we now know it.
Staley uses the ideals of Ben Franklin to help guide you through the leadership process, defining the characteristics of leaders and the steps necessary to improve your leadership qualities. The first chapter begins with the definition of a leader and is followed by leadership development, moving up the leadership ladder, encountering and reacting to failure, and motivational development. Take charge today by learning to identify the power, skills and the personal abilities that can make you a great leader.
The fundamental principles of leadership developed by Benjamin Franklin are therefore business practices as we know them today. And best of all they are refreshingly simple and easy to understand. They start with YOU.
6" x 8 3/4", 156 pages, softcover BI0300 / $26.95