The Soft-Edged Leader: 12 Steps to Always Stay Ahead

A practical guide to developing key skills that make a person truly valuable in any team. The book is based on extensive research of successful leaders. Competition is growing, and artificial intelligence is learning faster than people. There is a troubling feeling that any person can be replaced by an algorithm. But there are qualities that will always be valued and will make you irreplaceable. William Vanderbloom, who has spent more than 15 years studying the experience of thirty thousand leaders, identified 12 steps that help you reach incredible heights—to become a legend, like a mythical unicorn. By “unicorn,” the author means a rare, inspiring leader, a person who stands out from the crowd, radiates energy, and seems to be an exception to the rules. The ability to lead, make decisions, inspire, and take responsibility is not an innate talent—it’s a skill you can learn. With this book, you will be able to master them, apply them in work and life, and become someone people value and choose again and again. For whom is this book: For those who understand that hard skills alone are not enough. For those looking for a simple and clear development system based on research. For those who strive for success and want to realize themselves. For those who are afraid that they will be replaced and want to become a truly irreplaceable specialist.