Leadership in the Headlines

'I read this in one go!  It captures beautifully the “pipework and poetry” of corporate leadership with careful analysis, wit and intelligent advice.'

Dame Clara Furse DBE, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange, 2001–9

‘Full of wisdom and with touches of deep humour, a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about what it takes to lead at the top.’

Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School

Good leaders walk a tightrope between doing and daring – often in the glare of the public spotlight. In Leadership in the Headlines, Andrew Hill, the award-winning Management Editor of the Financial Times, shares his insider insights into the who’s and how’s of effective leadership.

Packed with practical lessons, this book divides the best of Andrew’s wry and insightful columns into eight ‘acts’ of leadership, with new commentary enhancing each one.

Whether you’re new to Andrew Hill’s columns or a loyal reader, you’ll gain fresh perspectives on the tough job of leading and take away tips about how to refine your own management skills.