Why should anyone be led by you?: what it takes to be an authentic leader

Abstract

In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy one?s unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership: showing emotion and withholding it, getting close to followers while keeping distance, and maintaining individuality while ?conforming enough.? Underscoring the social nature of leadership, the book also explores how leaders can remain attuned to the needs and expectations of followers