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It's Not Magic
The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders
John Amaechi (Author)
9781394338276, Wiley
Hardback, published 25 September 2025
288 pages
21.8 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.522 kg
An inspirational new take on leadership that proves you too can inspire and motivate your followers In It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders, author, chartered psychologist and Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School, John Amaechi, delivers an impactful discussion of the dull, ordinary, energy-expensive, and transformative behaviours that define the world’s best leaders. The book walks you through the seemingly obvious but difficult-to-nail mindsets and intentions you’ll need to adopt to influence and motivate others. You’ll learn strategies and techniques you can apply immediately to help those who follow you to flourish and maximise their potential. Inside the book:
An essential read for managers, executives, board members, and other business leaders, It’s Not Magic will also prove invaluable to entrepreneurs, founders, teachers, military leaders, academics, and anyone else expected to motive and inspire others to achieve great things.
Foreword xi Introduction: It’s Not Magic. It’s Human Part I Building the Foundations 1 Chapter 1 Unlocking Your Potential and Turning Principles Into Practice: It’s Not Magic. It’s a Commitment 3 Chapter 2 The Power of Authentic Presence: It’s Not Magic. It’s Mindset 19 Chapter 3 The ‘library of Experiences’: It’s Not Magic. It’s Life Catalogued 41 Chapter 4 The Art of Perceptive Listening: It’s Not Magic. It’s Connection 57 Part II Elevating Everyday Leadership 83 Chapter 5 Empowerment Through Vulnerability: It’s Not Magic. It’s Credibility 85 Chapter 6 Excellence in Communication: It’s Not Magic. It’s Eloquence 103 Chapter 7 Transforming Perceived Weaknesses: It’s Not Magic. It’s Evolution 125 Chapter 8 Navigating Novel and Fractious Environments: It’s Not Magic. It’s Adaptability 149 Part III Amplifying Impact 171 Chapter 9 Learning to Build Contextual Intelligence: It’s Not Magic. It’s Deliberate Reflective Practice 173 Chapter 10 Enabling Others’ Growth: It’s Not Magic. It’s Effort and Intention 201 Epilogue: It’s Not Magic. It’s You 225 Notes 233 Acknowledgements 241 About the Author 243 Index 245
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
