Leadership Untold - 40+1 Off-The-Record Conversations on Leadership

Imad Hashem

Summary

If you're looking for another leadership manual, put this book down!Leadership is serious. But let's be honest: it's also a circus.What happens when your charm turns dark? How do you survive a dysfunctional workplace without losing yourself? Can you spot a "dancing monkey" in the office? And better yet, can you avoid becoming one?Leadership Untold isn't just another leadership book, it's an experience. Through 40+1 off-the-record conversations, this book strips away the corporate jargon and delivers leadership as it truly is: messy, unpredictable, and full of contradictions.From ego traps and organizations falling sick to the quiet power of wisdom, each conversation challenges what you think you know about leadership. Expect wit, raw honesty, and a few uncomfortable truths—because real leadership isn't about looking polished, it's about making a real positive impact.

Available since: 07/30/2026.

Print length: 218 pages.

Business & Economics

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