Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: Foreword About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: When Leaders Can't Lead Chapter 2: Where Leadership Lives Chapter 3: Going Beyond Your Strengths Chapter 4: Conquering Change Chapter 5: Influence and the Empty Chair Chapter 6: Discovering Your Leadership Vision Chapter 7. Are You Listening? Chapter 8. The Surprise Inside Chapter 9. Information and Impact Chapter 10. The Credibility Connection Chapter 11. Assumptions and Blind Spots Chapter 12: The Unbranding Of A Leader Chapter 13: Putting Power into Your Presentations Chapter 14: The Natural State The 10 Leadership Factors Acknowledgments Index.

"Diversity is the hallmark of the American economy, and there's one thing all these businesses have in common: They all have leaders. And leading across generations is the number one challenge that everyone faces. For the reader of this book: Leadership starts with your story. Your ability to communicate is the key to your effectiveness. Your salary. Your relationships. We are put on this earth to create. To create impact. Results. Legacies. Value. And perhaps most importantly: to create relationships that matter. Leaders have ideas; ideas that need to be heard. We live in an era of news and fake news. Authenticity is the antidote. And it’s the reader’s greatest asset. Leadership Language is about authenticity; getting clear on a message and how to tell it. Leaders know how they can serve, and they find the courage to move forward even in difficult circumstances. By helping others to do the same, leaders create real impact. This book will show the reader how to build the connections that are the foundation of new results. Whether a leader is focused on collaboration, culture, employee retention or operational efficiency, all of these elements begin with persuasive and powerful communication"--

"Sales handles - Previous Book: The NEW Elevator Pitch, has sold nearly 30,000 copies worldwide and Chris has published seven books so far. - Sales Through Clients and Business: Chris' clients include HP, Salesforce, Unilever, Discover Card, Great American Insurance, The Jewish Federations of North America, American General - Insurance, Cisco, Experian, Ernst & Young and hundreds of other high-growth businesses. Chris has worked with a number of universities across North America, including SUNY, The University of Pennsylvania, SMU, The University of Chicago, and dozens of others. As the official "pitch coach" at the fifth-largest university in the USA, his strategies have helped raise over $32 million for aspiring leaders. Foreword will be by Brant Pinvidic, Producer of "Why I'm Not on Facebook" and "Bar Rescue." - Robust Speaking Schedule: For the last five years, Chris Westfall has spoken 45-80 times per year with in front of 20,000 attendees"--