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
“The opportunity for leadership is present in all moments of life, and The 5 Week Leadership Challenge is a must have for any leader’s library. Dr. Patrick Leddin uses the power of stories to spark passion for leadership and provides actionable steps to advocate for your development as a leader.”
“Great for all stages of leadership, new or senior, as the reflections allow the reader to enter their goals, priorities, and leadership experiences in that moment.”
“Patrick is a born leader and has a natural talent to guide you in your path to becoming a better leader. His book was engaging and made me stop and look at my leadership skills. The personal story connections made this book even more engaging.”
“This book is a leadership workbook that offers learning through anecdotes and lessons that the author has collected through his time in business and the Armed Forces, along with daily and weekly challenges to help the reader apply their knowledge in a real-life setting.”
“Patrick Leddin provides a very helpful guide on the foundation elements to evolve your leadership capabilities. Follow this one, twice or as often as you need to to improve.”
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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