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are born or made, author and leadership consultant John Baldoni, (a frequent CIO contributor) outlines how they can inspire results. Packaged as quick management lessons, this is less a textbook on leadership skills than a source of inspiration that could offer you a tip about relating to staff or suggest ways you might drive innovation.

At its core, the book focuses on the importance of building up individuals, improving communication skills, standing up to adversity and putting others before yourself. It suggests that the better you become at "acting the part," the more it becomes part of you.

-Christine Celli