The Versatile Leader: The Confidence to Excel in Every Situation [Paperback]

InThe Versatile Leader, Msuega Tese offers twelve metaphors for effective leadership spanning a broad spectrum of strategic and tactical situations.
As a starting point, thephysician'sdiagnosis helps uncover the strategic status. Thearchitectmakes a realistic plan for the new organization asbuilderserect structures that transition startups to the growth stage. Engineers solve existential problems and contribute to continuous improvement. Finally, entrepreneurs obtain excellent results by taking ownership, being optimistic, and taking appropriate risks.
On a tactical level,journalistsglean information essential for daily operations.Coachesunderstand the importance of training and delegation.Parentsare concerned with the long-term survival of the family line asJudgescreate a culture of truth and fairness.Pilotsknow how to navigate turbulent situations.Soldiersare disciplined, courageous, and loyal. Finally, diplomats are good at dealing with sensitive situations.
Each of the twelve metaphors is helpful to leaders at different moments. The metaphor-based leadership builds off the concept of situational leadership. It encourages leaders to learn and adapt with integrity continuously. In addition, this approach brings synergy to a team, regardless of size or type.MSUEGA TESEis an African entrepreneur based in Luanda, Angola. Tese draws from three primary sources to provide a fresh perspective on leadership: lessons he learned growing up in a rural Nigerian village, his experience as an engineer and entrepreneur, and his Christian faith. He is the cofounder and executive director of Integrated Solutions Angola. Tese graduated with an honors degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. He also took part in the Owner/President Management Program (OPM) of the Harvard Business School. He is married to Mhide. Together they have five children.Foreword
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