Written with the flair of a master storyteller, Alan Price’ s "Ready to Lead? tells the tale of Mark Gibson, a young executive who is searching for inspiration and leadership skills as he experiences the inevitable growing pains in his career. "Ready to Lead? spins a compelling insider’ s tale that shows what it takes to develop from the role of a successful manager to become an authentic leader. 

Written with the flair of a master storyteller, Alan Price's Ready to Lead? tells the tale of Mark Gibson, a young executive who is searching for inspiration and leadership skills as he experiences the inevitable growing pains in his career. Ready to Lead? spins a compelling insider's tale that shows what it takes to develop from the role of a successful manager to become an authentic leader.

• The Performance Evaluation
• Are You Ready to Lead?
• What Is Leadership?
• Inspiration
• The Opportunity
• All Seems Fine on the Surface
• Wisdom
• The Connection Between Leadership and Management
• Through the Customer's Eyes
• The Difference Between Leadership and Management
• Focus on the Mission
• A Problem at the Top
• Sparks Fly
• A Time for Reflection
• Energizing the Company for Excellence
• Resistance to Change
• Mentoring
• The Leadership Development Paradox
• Taking Leadership Up a Notch
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• THE AUTHOR