This book covers six essential principles necessary to be an effective leader. Each of the six elements are treated as action items every successful leader performs. If you are thrust into a leadership role you did not expect, this quick read can help you develop as a leader. As a leader this text will help you mentor others into leadership roles and can help hone your own skills as well. This book written in response to the mistaken belief that you have to somehow be born as a leader. Anyone using the cover you six leadership principles can become an effective leader; age, gender, and experience not withstanding.