Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-235) and index.

Introduction : the world needs exemplary leaders -- Part I, Learning leadership fundamentals. 1. Leaders are born and so are you -- 2. Leadership makes a difference -- 3. You are already leading, just not frequently enough -- Part II, Fundamental one : believe you can. 4. You have to believe in yourself -- 5. Learning is the master skill -- 6. Leadership emerges from within -- Part III, Fundamental two : aspire to excel. 7. You have to know what's important to you -- 8. Who you are isn't who you will be -- 9. It's not just about you -- Part IV, Fundamental three : challenge yourself. 10. Challenge is your leadership training ground -- 11. Get curious and go kick the ball around -- 12. Get gritty and stay hardy -- 13. Courage gives you the strength to grow -- Part V, Fundamental four : engage support. 14. I couldn't have done it without you -- 15. Get connected -- 16. Without feedback you cannot grow -- Part VI, Fundamental five : practice deliberately. 17. Leadership takes practice, and practice takes time -- 18. Context matters -- 19. Learning leadership must be a daily habit -- Part VII, Commit to becoming the best. 20. It's not how you start, it's how you finish.