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. INDICE 1. The Performance Evaluation. 2. Are You Ready to Lead? 3. What Is Leadership? 4. Inspiration. 5. The Opportunity. 6. All Seems Fine#on the Surface. 7. Wisdom. 8. The Connection Between Leadership and Management. 9. Through the Customer#s Eyes. 10. The Difference Between Leadership and Management. 11. Focus on the Mission. 12. A Problem at the Top. 13. Sparks Fly. 14. A Time for Reflection. 15. Energizing the Company for Excellence. 16. Resistance to Change. 17. Mentoring. 18. The Leadership Development Paradox. 19. Taking Leadership Up a Notch.