The Four Factors of Effective Leadership: Revised & Updated (Paperback)

~ David J. Rendall (Author)
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Product Description

This book combines the wisdom of ancient philosophers, successful executives and leadership gurus into a clear roadmap for leadership success. Using stories of famous leaders and infamous failures, the author illustrates the importance of the four factors: Influence, Integrity, Inspiration, and Improvement. These factors are contrasted with the pitfalls of ineffective leadership: Power, Position, Popularity, and Personality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (August 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419636642
• ISBN-13: 978-1419636646
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,082,438 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Factor Fantastic!, September 10, 2006

By	Stosh D. Walsh (near Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This short book is worth its weight in gold. In it, Dr. David Rendall summarizes the best in leadership thinking to date and adds his own unique insights. His 4 factors are easy to remember, and as timeless as any proffered by the earlier efforts of others.

His factors are: Influence, Integrity, Inspiration, Improvement. For each, he provides engaging narrative, stories to support his position, and a wealth of challenges for leaders to consider as they grow in their own leadership.

A unique (and very creative) feature of the book that sets it apart from others in the genre is Rendall's addition of what he calls "Factor Features" which include the following:

"Factor Feat - A brief story that illustrates the factor.
Factor Figure - A leader who exemplified the factor.
Factor Fiction - A common misconception about leadership, which is contrasted with the factor.
Factor Failure - An infamous leader that demonstrated the ineffectiveness of the factor fiction.
Factor Quotient - A self-assessment related to the factor."

Through these, he effectively conveys each factor in a style that is, at once, accessible to those beginning their leadership journeys as well as capable of offering something novel to those who have been on the path of leadership for some time. This is perhaps the best thing about the book. His conversational tone makes him seem like the guy who lives down the street, but the depth of his insight and ability to bring something new to the conversation gives evidence to his scholarship, and makes this book important.

I highly recommend this useful book, and am anticipating further efforts from Dr. Rendall.

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful workbook, March 1, 2008

By	Christie L. Tipton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was excellent. It was a fast read and provided many examples of effective and noneffective leadership. The tips, surveys, and self studies at the end of each chapter make this a great workbook to be or learn to be a good leader.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for current and future leaders!, October 3, 2006

By	Michael Lowstetter (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is truly worth every penny! Dr. Rendall really does a great job communicating this leadership approach in a very simple easy to understand way. If you feel overwhelmed by all of the leadership books that are out there, get this book it is the prefect "mental file cabinet" in which to organize all of the different concepts that are floating around out there.

Simply put...BUY THIS BOOK!!! You will not be sorry!!!