35 action steps to become the leader you were meant to be.
By Patrick Leddin, PhD
A recent Harvard Business Review study of more than 17,000 leaders found that most people begin supervising others at age 30 but don’t receive formal leadership training until their forties. That’s a decade of missed opportunity.
Patrick Leddin, an Army Airborne Ranger-qualified officer, KPMG consultant, and Vanderbilt University professor, has trained thousands of leaders across six continents. In The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, he gives you a practical, day-by-day system to build standout leadership skills fast. No theory. No fluff. Just 35 daily challenges designed to help you grow into the leader you were meant to be.
Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or looking to sharpen what you’ve built over years, this book meets you where you are and moves you forward.
Daily challenges designed to build standout leadership skills fast
Leadership habits you can practice immediately — the kind that get you noticed and promoted
Real-world stories and lessons from Patrick's leadership training experience
A social sharing component to expand your network and unlock bonus author content
Practical tools you can apply the same day you read them
“Far too many leaders fail to find meaning and happiness in their lives and work because they don’t tackle the tough questions about their motivations, strengths, and purpose. This book offers a step-by-step guide for you to work on yourself and the impact you want to make.”
— Karen Dillon
Former Editor, Harvard Business Review; NYT bestselling co-author of How Will You Measure Your Life?
“Having spent a lifetime working with the best leaders in the world, I’m convinced that the lessons in The Five-Week Leadership Challenge can help you achieve positive, lasting change in your life.”
— Marshall Goldsmith
NYT #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
“I hope every leader reads it and follows its advice.”
— Patrick Lencioni
CEO of The Table Group; bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
“The Five-Week Leadership Challenge isn’t just a leadership book. It’s a self-development workshop, great for both new and experienced leaders.”
— Dorie Clark
Author of Reinventing You — Faculty, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
Patrick Leddin is a leadership expert, global speaker, and Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University. Patrick Leddin is a former U.S. Army airborne infantry officer, a graduate of Ranger School, and a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. He has since founded two successful companies and trained thousands of leaders worldwide across the United States, Asia, Europe, and beyond.
A practical blueprint for delivering high performance and sustainable results within public-sector organizations.
35 days. One challenge at a time. The leadership you’ve been building toward starts now.
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