Includes index.

1 The Longing for Good Leaders 1 Our Leader Longing Is Wired In Cracking the Code 2 Firesides and Folktales 7 Stories Hold the Map The Six Attributes Reflecting on Your Leadership Hearing the Story 3 Farsighted 21 See Possible Futures Articulate the Vision Model the Vision See Past Obstacles Invite Participation 4 Passionate 49 Commit Honestly Make a Clear Case Without Dogma Invite Real Dialogue Support Your Passion Remain Committed 5 Courageous 63 Make Tough Choices Risk Yourself for the Enterprise Do Personally Difficult Things Take Responsibility Admit Mistakes 6 Wise 83 Be Curious—Listen! Assess Objectively Learn from Your Experience See and Share Patterns Act Based on Your Sense of Right 7 Generous 105 Assume Positive Intent Share Power Share What You Know Freely Give Credit, Praise, and Reward Provide Necessary Resources for Success 8 Trustworthy 137 Tell the Truth Do What You Say You Will Keep Confidences Speak and Act for the Greater Good Get Results 9 Friends for the Journey 157 Leading as a Group Endeavor Wizards, Well-Wishers, and Wild Cards Finding Your Supporters 10 Your Own Tale 167 Reassess Yourself Make a Plan Rely on Your Wizards, Well-Wishers, and Wild Cards Epilogue 173 Listening and Self-Talk for Leaders: Bonus Section 175 Acknowledgments 187 The Author 189 Index 191.

A unique take on leadership from a popular Forbes blogger and nationally-known leadership coach Leading So People Will Follow explores the six leadership characteristics that inspire followers to fully support their leaders.