In a world becoming more and more virtual, human relations skills are being lost -- along with the skill of leadership. And yet never before have these abilities been more valuable or sought after. What's needed is a new type of leader -- one who can inspire and motivate others while adhering to timeless leadership principles such as flexibility, adaptability, trustworthiness, and distribution of power. With <I>Leadership Mastery</i>, you will identify your strengths and adopt effective strategies to: <blockquote> ? Gain the respect and admiration of others using little-known secrets of America's most successful leaders<br /> ? Get family, friends, and coworkers to do what you ask because they want to, not because they have to<br /> ? Respond effectively in a crisis<br /> ? Make powerful decisions and follow through on them using Carnegie's action formula </blockquote> <P> Incorporating interviews with top leaders in business, entertainment, sports, and academia, <I>Leadership Mastery</i> stands next to the classic <I>How to Win Friends and Influence People</i>.