Review : The great man is dead by Rob Cross

The Great Man is Dead : A new philosophy of leadership

By Rob Cross

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My Rating 5/5

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Synopsis

In an age where the pace and complexity of change is accelerating, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact we’re all just human beings, leading other human beings.

Rob’s groundbreaking new book challenges the status quo, helping us realise that leadership is no longer about being the all-seeing, all-knowing heroic character that we’ve been told is the answer to all our prayers. Using stories drawn from over 20 years of working with leaders from across the globe, Rob debunks the myths around what it truly means to ‘be a leader’, replacing old and obsolete leadership models with a new human-led philosophy fit for the 21st century.

My Thoughts

The Great Man is Dead by Rob Cross is an amazing work of non-fiction which displays in-depth knowledge about leadership.

This book is a landmark book espousing concepts that are very valuable for any kind of leader. 

Great leaders move us, . . . ignite passion, and inspire the best in us"--so the authors offer as the premise of this provocative book. In and of itself, this assertion is hardly groundbreaking. 

What is leadership?

How the definition of leadership has changed across the years?

Rob Cross has probably done as much as anyone to shatter the myth of leadership. We live in a democracy of leadership now, in which everyone can lead in some way.

As more people understand what leadership means and are taught to achieve their potential, it might be expected that competition will increase to ridiculous levels. But whereas competition is the result of everyone striving to win at the same thing, personal visions are unique. To become a leader is to claim the power and assurance that comes from being a one-off.

Who I Recommend The Book To

If you’re working at a job or in a career that requires strong people skills, this book is definitely for you. To be honest, you don’t even need to be a leader or a manager to read this book. " The Great Man is Dead " reviews simple but powerful strategies that you can apply to achieve your goals in getting there a lot quicker. I would also recommend this to entrepreneurs who have employees or hire outsources. By following the principles mentioned in this book you can create a following and learn how to treat and lead people.

Kudos to the author for writing this masterpiece.

Highly Recommended!

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About the Author

Although born in the UK, Rob Cross grew up in a small country town in Victoria, Australia. From an early age, he developed a passion for understanding people and for leadership. Since beginning his career as a Civil Engineer in the Australian Air Force, and through working with leaders across the globe, this passion transformed into his career, and ultimately, into his purpose. Through The Great Man is Dead, Rob brings together over 20 years of research, hands-on leadership expertise and practical experience of developing others to create a new approach to unlocking true human potential.