In a world where 82 percent of managers struggle to leadeffectively, this international bestseller reveals the one secret thatseparates great leaders from the rest.

What do I need to do to be a great leader? Every person in authority wondersthis question sooner or later. Ken Blanchard, whose books have sold over 25million copies, and Mark Miller, who rose from line worker to Chick-fil-A vicepresident, uncover the secret great leaders already know in this internationalbestseller.

Using a classic business fable, newly promoted executive Debbie Brewster asksher mentor the crucial question: What is the secret of great leaders? HisreplyGreat leaders serveconfuses her, but he reveals five fundamental waysleaders succeed through service. Debbie discovers why great leaders focus onthe future, how teams determine success or failure, what three arenas needcontinuous improvement, why leadership success has two essential components,and how to strengthenor destroycredibility.

This fourth edition includes the proven SERVE model plus breakthrough contenton leaderships most critical elementa leaders heart. Discover these newfeatures:

• Revised chapters

• New chapter with five HEART habits that form the foundation for great leadership

• Comprehensive facilitators guide for groups and teams

• Expanded resources for teams and organizations

Translated into twenty-nine languages with over 700,000 copies sold,TheSecretdelivers proven wisdom in an unforgettable story that anyonecan understand and apply immediately.

About the Author

Ken Blanchardis cofounder of Blanchard, aleading international training and consulting firm. Author of over sixty-fivebooks with combined sales exceeding 25 million copies, he was inducted intoAmazons Hall of Fame in 2005 as one of the top twenty-five bestselling authorsof all time. His leadership expertise has influenced millions worldwide.

Mark Milleris cofounder of Lead Every Day and former vicepresident of high performance leadership at Chick-fil-A. Author of twelvebooks, including two coauthored with Ken Blanchard, his works have soldmillions of copies. His real-world corporate leadership experience bringspractical insights to leadership development.