Download or read book Summary: What You Really Need to Lead written by BusinessNews Publishing, and published by Business Book Summaries. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-read summary of Robert Steven Kaplan’s book: “What You Really Need to Lead: The Power of Thinking and Acting Like an Owner”. This complete summary of the ideas from Robert Steven Kaplan’s book “What You Really Need to Lead” shows that leadership qualities are not necessarily found in our DNA. That is, it is possible to learn to be a great leader; leadership isn't restricted to 'important people' or those in a position of power. The essential component of a leader is simply the "Leadership Mindset". If you can think like an owner and act like an owner, you can be a leader. But you must also learn to build strong relationships with others and use the power of a team to help you, as leaders cannot act alone. This is a must-read for anybody who is looking to gain a leadership role or simply improve on their abilities. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key principles • Expand your communication skills To learn more, read “What You Really Need to Lead” and find out how you can improve your skills and become a truly great leader.