"Professor Pittino has produced a strong and much-needed guide to leadership that provides clear, concise and key information in a highly accessible way for the busy person. This is a very timely book and will assist a wide range of audiences including executives, students, policy-makers, and consultants. A text to have by your side."
--Professor Peter Strokes, Professor of Leadership and Professional Development, De Montfort University (UK)
"This is a book I wish I had written. In a clear and lucid manner, Daniel Pittino has done a masterful job of presenting the theory and practice of leadership. If you're a rookie leader, or an experienced one looking to stay on course, this is the book for you. Its brevity promotes clarity, insight, and ultimately right action."
--Professor Louise Kelly, PhD, Professor of Management, University of La Verne (California),
author of the Dictionary of Strategy and the Psychologist Manager
"Daniel Pittino skillfully intertwines leadership research, case studies, and self-reflection while delivering an engaging and unpretentious read. Few leadership books can claim comprehensive coverage of the field and practice of leadership, so it is unexpected that such a brief textbook has achieved this. Anyone interested in honing, growing or coaching leadership skills will appreciate the concise and effective personal development activities peppered seamlessly throughout. I encourage everyone to read this book."
--Professor Charmine E. J. Härtel, Ph.D., Associate Dean Research Impact, Professor and Director, The Opportunity Tech Lab, Inclusive Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Monash Business School, Monash University (Australia)
"Daniel Pittino presents a punchy yet detailed examination of leadership. He brilliantly weaves together research, examples, thoughtful figures, and short exercises to create a succinct book that is well-suited to students, professionals, and executives desiring to know more about leadership. The Concise Leadership Textbook is a masterclass in making progress together with other people-the measure of a good leader."
--Professor Mathew (Mat) Hughes, Ph.D., Schulze Distinguished Professor, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Loughborough University (UK)
