Clifford Hudson: A leader doesn't need to be good at everything.

Is the role of a leader a position that can only be successfully filled by those who possess more knowledge and skilled techniques? From team leaders to CEOs, many leaders struggle to acquire abilities that surpass others simply because they hold the position. In the past, there was a fixed procedure for becoming a leader: one had to steadily accumulate experience over a long period to possess vast data and top-tier skills. However, this is not always the case these days. Many people suddenly find themselves becoming leaders in organizations of all sizes. Consequently, concerns regarding leadership are no longer just someone else's story. Yet, leaders do not necessarily need to strive for perfection. This book, which argues that leaders do not need to be good at everything, shatters the outdated notion that "leaders must be backed by outstanding abilities"—a notion that was only valid in the past when rigid and closed organizational cultures were prevalent. It teaches ordinary people who have become leaders by chance the skills to overcome crises, unlock potential, and drive innovation in both work and life, even without exceptional abilities. The author, the former CEO of Sonic, a leading American fast-food brand, argues that for today's leaders, it is more important to pool the numerous resources possessed by both the individual and the team than to possess abilities outstanding enough to capsize a massive ship. This book contains the secrets, ranging from how the author, who joined Sonic’s legal team as a lawyer, rose to the position of CEO in just 10 years, to how he transformed a ragtag company he unexpectedly took over into a renowned franchise enterprise. Based on this, the author presents nine remarkable strategies of innovation that grew a small fast-food company into one used by over 3 million people every day.

Korean title: 리더가 다 잘할 필요는 없다

Korean author: 클리포드 허드슨

Korean publisher: 갤리온

ISBN-13: 9788901255439