Introduction About The Writing ProcessAcknowledgmentsEleven Lies About Leadership:1.Leadership Is Universal2.Leadership Is Only For Bosses3.New Leadership Is Necessary4.Leaders Are Born, Not Made5.Leaders Are Almighty6.Leaders Are The Source Of Success7.Leaders Are Rational 8.Leaders Are Too Busy9.Leaders Are Team Players10.Leaders Are Greedy11.Men Lead Better Than WomenEpilogue: Three Insights About Leadership-How To Become A Leader?-What Makes Leaders Effective?-How Do Leaders Stay Effective?Recommended Leadership BooksThis book debunks the most important myths and misconceptions about leaders and leadershipIs there any concept that is surrounded by as much mystique and misunderstanding as leadership? Bookshelves are filled with what has been written about leadership, yet the mystery has not been solved. Twan van de Kerkhof, who previously helped fill the shelves, has taken a completely different approach to better understand leadership. He identifies eleven lies, which do not seem to be nonsense at first sight, and carefully dissects them. He eloquently guides us through such lies as ‘leaders are born’, ‘leaders are rational’, and ‘leaders are greedy’. Fortunately, he also offers clarity on what leadership is and includes insights into how to move forward to be, and stay, an effective leader. A must read for leaders and those who aspire to be leaders.After having previously written more or less classic books about leadership, Twan van de Kerkhof is now taking a completely different turn. He asks himself: what is not true about leadership, even though many people think so? He then identifies eleven lies, which do not seem to be nonsense at first sight, and carefully dissects them. He eloquently guides us through such lies as 'leaders are born', 'leaders are rational', and 'leaders are greedy'. Fortunately, he also offers clarity on what leadership is and includes insights into how to move forward to be, and stay, an effective leader. An enlightening and entertaining book.