Leading Up

Focusing on the concept of upward leadership, the book illustrates how effective leaders can navigate challenging dynamics with supervisors and stakeholders. Through engaging stories, Michael Useem showcases examples like General Peter Pace, who adeptly managed conflicting priorities by fostering communication and challenging directives. The narrative also examines the consequences of inaction, highlighting how mountaineers could have avoided disaster by questioning their guides. This exploration emphasizes the importance of proactive leadership in transforming potential crises into successes.