Letters to a Young Leader

Robert B. Denhardt is a central figure in leadership education and currently heads Denhardt Leadership, a boutique consulting and publishing firm. He was Professor and Director of Leadership Programs in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, USA.

• Introduction1 Letter from Bob: August 212 Letter from Kayla: September 53 Letter from Mike: September 124 Letter from Bob: October 25 Letter from Kayla: October 146 Letter from Mike: October 207 Letter from Bob: October 318 Letter from Bob: November 59 Letter from Kayla: November 1010 Letter from Mike: November 2011 Letter from Bob: December 1012 Letter from Kayla: December 1413 Letter from Mike: December 1514 Letter from Bob: January 1515 Letter from Bob: January 2016 Letter from Mike: January 2217 Letter from Bob: January 2518 Letter from Bob: January 3019 Letter from Kayla: February 220 Letter from Mike: February 1221 Letter from Bob: February 2022 Letter from Kayla: February 2523 Letter from Mike: February 2724 Letter from Bob: March 825 Letter from Bob: April 226 Letter from Bob: April 1227 Letter from Bob: April 1428 Letter from Kayla: May 129 Letter from Mike: May 530 Letter from Bob: May 1531 Letter from Bob: May 2032 Letter from Kayla: June 133 Letter from Bob: June 834 Letter from Mike: June 2135 Letter from Kayla: July 336 Letter from Mike: July 1637 Letter from Bob: July 1838 Letter from Bob: July 21Endnotes A Reader’s Guide to the Literature on LeadershipBibliography and Works CitedAcknowledgements Index

"Denhardt’s Letters offers a very realistic view into both the opportunities and the roadblocks young leaders face today. You’ll be drawn into the correspondents’ journey of self-discovery and end up discovering a lot about yourself along the way. That’s no surprise--Denhardt is a master of the art of great leadership!" –Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and author of Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family"A much-needed fresh look at leadership and the passing of the torch to young leaders. This book blends the energy and dreams of a new generation with the voice of experience and wisdom to suggest new approaches to leadership based on honor, engagement and connection rather than power and position." –Afsaneh Nahavandi, Professor of Leadership and Management, University of San Diego"Denhardt has proven once again that he can provide valuable insights on leadership that advance our understanding of the modern workplace. Letters to a Young Leader is book we especially need in these times."–Jay Hakes, former director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library"Research shows that people learn best from stories and experiential narratives. Letters to A Young Leader, is a terrific example of how everyday storytelling and first-hand experiences can drive important lessons among young professionals. It’s a must-read for anyone engaged in a growing and dynamic organization." –Robert Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Cambria Solutions (IT)"This is a must-read book on leadership. Fresh in its perspective and personal in its style, it will appeal to both millennials and baby boomers at the same time. I could not put the book down." –Prasad Kaipa, leadership consultant and educator, and co-author of From Smart to Wise and You Can.