Authors emphasize self-evaluation, cultivating a ‘habit of insight’ and rebuilding trust as a firm foundation of leadership. Many think the ability to lead is a gift—you’re either born with it or not. Robert Steven Kaplan and the team of James Kouzes and Barry Posner don’t think that’s the case. They believe leadership can be taught. “Most business leaders are trying to become better leaders,” Kaplan said. “And what I’ve learned is outstanding leaders do not need to have all the answers … They feel the burden to know the answers, to know what to do next. People look to leaders to have the right questions, frame the debate and then make the right decision.” Kaplan’s book,… Read More