The Leader In You - Paperback

by Dale Carnegie (Author)

Being a leader involves understanding the value of one's words and actions, and having faith in one's decisions. Dale Carnegie's The Leader in You teaches people how to be powerful and responsible leaders, irrespective of the line of work they are in.
With insights and examples from the lives of leaders in the corporate, sports, entertainment and academic worlds, this book demonstrates ways to strengthen leadership qualities in order to achieve one's goals while also laying emphasis on self-confidence and a balance between work and leisure. Leadership is all about developing strong decision-making skills, but more importantly, it is about inspiring others, which is something Dale Carnegie continues to do till today. There is a leader in all of us, and this book holds the key to unlocking it.

Author Biography

Dale Carnegie, born on 24 November 1888, was a farmer's son from Maryville, Missouri. He developed public-speaking skills and graduated from the State Teacher's College in 1908. Starting his career selling correspondence courses, he became a successful salesman for Armour & Company. In 1911, he pursued his dream of becoming a Chautauqua lecturer and later found his calling as a public-speaking instructor. His innovative teaching methods, including encouraging students to speak about their anger, led to the evolution of the Dale Carnegie Course and his influential book, How to Win Friends.