Unorthodox Leadership

Book excerpt: While theory is rich in the many approaches purported to produce successful leadership, it is in the practical application that Dr. Shernette Grant (Dr. G) believes there are gaps. Unorthodox Leadership acknowledges a way of thinking and action necessary for all leaders and concentrate on three (3) areas of focus outlined in eight (8) strategies. These strategies are relevant to leaders in any industry for actualizing theory for everyday application. Though there are leaders who are innately gifted at exercising agile and unconventional thinking and action to achieve consistently successful results, there are those who must work actively and hard to do so. The strategies presented in this quick and easy read will help to level the playing field and provide leaders some strategies for bringing theory to life and increase consistently successful leadership across organizations.