What the Owls Told Alex

Book excerpt: Leadership is the differentiator between success and failure. Based on years of research on What makes a Great Leader, What the Owls told Alex guides readers on how to be a leader in their sphere of life. The book presents a simple yet comprehensive framework on the traits required for leaders. The book follows Alex on the journey of finding his life’s purpose and becoming a leader of his school football team. During Alex’s journey, he is privy to a host of super story tellers who narrate short stories from history, mythology, and folklore to explain the nuances of leadership. By joining Alex on his quest, you’ll learn how to: • leverage lessons from empires of old to become a better leader; • lean on values when making important decisions; • identify what you love to do and want to get better at; • determine the steps you must take to achieve your vision. Each episode of the book ends with reflection questions that will enable you to chart your personal leadership journey and shine as a leader.