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How Extraordinary Leaders Are Made

Most leaders begin their careers aiming to be good functional specialists, but few set their sights on becoming extraordinary leaders. Drawing on empirical research from over 100,000 leaders, this report reveals how individuals can orchestrate their own development and achieve exceptional results.

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2,500+

Organizations

2.1M+

Assessments

30+

Years

45

Global Partners

150K+

Participants

20M

Data Points

What’s Inside

5 core insights from the eBook

Organizations cannot create extraordinary leaders on their own, and gurus do not make it happen; individuals must do it for themselves.

1

Effective Leaders Orchestrate Their Own Development

Why organizations can’t do it for you, and leaders must orchestrate their own growth.

2

Developing Your Strengths Has the Highest Payoff

Why focusing on strengths yields higher gains than trying to fix every minor weakness.

3

Focus on Building Differentiating Behaviors

The 19 competencies that separate the top 10% of leaders from the rest.

4

Multiple Pathways Are the Key to Progress

How statistically correlated “strength builders” create new pathways to progress.

5

New Behavior and Active Feedback

Why leaders who actively ask for feedback are perceived far more positively.

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