With a relentless focus on the practical skills of leadership, and straightforward advice and guidance delivered with refreshing honesty and humour, How to Lead will help you quickly understand and master all the core skills you'll need to succeed.

This book is your essential guide to the theory and practice of leadership. Whatever your level in an organisation, this is your practical handbook for getting to the top and staying there. Learn how to:

• Get promoted, and survive promotion
• Influence and persuade someone, particularly when they're not your direct report
• Handle a crisis and survive adversity
• Step up and know when to step back in moments of risk, opportunity and uncertainty