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Leading Matters
Lessons from My Journey
John L. Hennessy, Foreword by Walter Isaacson

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Contents
Foreword by Walter Isaacson
Introduction
1 Humility: The Basis for Effective Leadership
2 Authenticity and Trust: The Essential Ingredients for Effective Leadership
3 Leadership as Service: Understanding Who Works for Whom
4 Empathy: How It Shapes a Leader and an Institution
5 Courage: Standing Up for the Institution and the Community
6 Collaboration and Teamwork: You Cannot Do It Alone
7 Innovation: The Key to Success in Industry and Academia
8 Intellectual Curiosity: Why Being a Lifelong Learner Is Crucial
9 Storytelling: Communicating a Vision
10 Legacy: What You Leave Behind
Conclusion: Building the Future
Coda: Books from Which I Have Learned