Small Acts of Leadership: 12 Intentional Behaviors That Lead to Big Impact

In his thoughtful but unwieldy latest work, entrepreneur Hunter (Out-Think) presents 12 critical competencies intended to help readers become more successful leaders, asserting that the key is “small, incremental steps taken each day.” Drawing on interviews, personal experience, and research, the author offers lessons on such traits as grit, kindness, and resilience from a diverse array of individuals, including athletes, academics, and authors. He adds business relevance through references to and quotes from corporate leaders at companies like Merck, Schering-Plough, and Ingram Micro. Throughout, the author introduces a wide variety of helpful concepts in short nuggets of helpful advice and insights, many of which can be implemented in the small steps he describes. However, the sheer volume of ideas and concepts in each chapter becomes overwhelming. While the sourcing of scholarly research is helpful, the work often feels like one academic name-drop after another, and is too dense to easily digest or focus on. For readers who can absorb the tips in small chunks, the ideas may be helpful.[em] Agent: Lisa DiMona, Writers House. (Oct.) [/em]