Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life

Great Leaders Grow presents four ways leaders must challenge themselves to reach their highest potential. Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller argue that leadership is an ongoing process requiring continuous personal growth. They write that capacity to grow directly determines capacity to lead. The book follows Debbie Brewster, a character from Blanchard and Miller's earlier work The Secret, as she mentors Blake, a young professional beginning his career. As an accomplished leader, Debbie guides Blake through connecting personal development with leadership effectiveness. She poses the central question: will he be a leader ready to face new challenges, or one applying yesterday's solutions to today's problems? Throughout the narrative, Debbie and Blake explore the GROW model—four ways leaders must challenge and stretch themselves both professionally and personally to fulfill their potential. The book is designed for readers at any career level, from CE Os to entry-level employees, offering a framework for developing a long-term growth plan that supports both professional success and personal fulfillment.