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Leadership Isn't for Cowards

Expert Interview With Mike Staver (36 minutes)

Mike Staver is a business coaching and consulting expert, and author of the book, "Leadership Isn't for Cowards: How to Drive Performance by Challenging People and Confronting Problems."

In this 36-minute interview with Mind Tools' Rachel Salaman, he outlines his concept of leadership in the context of a battle. He explains how leaders can become more effective, by using six elements to develop in their roles.

During this discussion, you'll learn:

How you can become a more successful leader.
How being proactive and courageous can benefit you.
To conquer your fear of leadership, by asking yourself six questions, in order to achieve more.
How to think about six essential elements, that can help you reflect on your leadership style, and make changes to become more effective.

Mind Tools Club Expert Interviews are in-depth interviews with world experts in key areas of management and personal development. They're available as podcast interviews on your PC or iPod/MP3 player, and as transcripts.