This is not a typical leadership guide! This leadership book breaks away from the usual recipes and models: Through clear reasoning, a focus on great leadership achievements, and a psychological as well as philosophical foundation, it creates a deeper understanding, a holistic perspective, and a genuine fascination for the topic of leadership. In the working world, in politics, in life - what are the real mechanisms that cause people to follow you? Why are some leaders successful while others fail? The book seamlessly connects fundamental insights with practical answers to the most important leadership problems and challenges. Each of the 11 chapters examines a specific aspect of leadership in detail and explains how you can develop your personal leadership skills, such as charisma, motivation, or assertiveness.