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Introduction

his book is about leadership success—extreme success. It’s
T about growing by pushing your limits, personally, profes-
sionally, and organizationally. Along the leadership path, you
will encounter numerous successes, but you may also face detours
and challenges. Occasionally, you may have to forge your own trail
through seemingly impassable places. It helps to take a cue from
the sport of extreme mountain biking, where riders look on such
challenges as invigorating opportunities to discover their true
capabilities. I encourage you to keep that approach in mind as you
work your way through the core leadership competencies in this
book, challenging yourself to become the best leader you are capa-
ble of being.
Leadership excellence is one of the most critical challenges fac-
ing organizations today. Most top leaders leave their positions in
three years or less under duress, even when they have had highly
successful track records in previous jobs. Companies across the
globe are in leadership succession crises, trying to find and/or
develop sufficient leadership talent.
Why is it so difficult to find great leaders? One reason is that an
individual’s prior leadership skills may not transfer to a new lead-
ership position, company, or industry. Another factor involves the

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