In this new twist on a topic of perennial interest, Joe MacInnis shows
how the leadership traits forged in extraordinary circumstances are
transferrable to our everyday lives. Simply put, this is a handbook for
building character.
Some people are born leaders. The rest of us find ourselves in positions
where leadership is required. Self-described accidental leader Dr. Joe
MacInnis found himself in such a situation: deep beneath the ice of the
Arctic Ocean. Starting with his undersea explorations, this physician,
scientist, author and motivational speaker shares an accessible--and
obtainable--list of leadership traits inspired by his own journey and
the icons he's learned from over the years. Deep Leadership is an
eminently digestible book with short lessons and anecdotes. Think
Rework meets Iacocca*.* Its centre is the author's 12 Essential
Traits of Leadership: Cool Competence, Powerful Presentations, Physical
Toughness, Hot-Zone Humour, Mental Resilience, Strategic Imagination,
High-Empathy Communication, Enduring Trust, Fierce Ingenuity, Team
Genius, Resolute Courage and Warrior's Honour.
Each trait is communicated with an anecdote from MacInnis's experience,
making it totally memorable. MacInnis also gives the reader a primer to
navigate his or her own path toward leadership, including such practices
as keeping a journal, building a library, and finding mentors.
