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Would you fire your boss if you had the opportunity? Sometimes leaders operate in ways that keep them from listening to and connecting with their employees. It’s time to take an introspec- tive look at where a leader’s blind spots might be and find clarity in what it means to be an insightful leader. The Insightful Leader is different from most leadership books—it reveals how leaders are seen through the eyes of the people who work for them. After exploring the “why” behind an employee’s desire to fire their boss, authors Dr. Keith Levick and Matt Bertman provide insights into what managers can do to enhance their leadership capabilities. Among the many wise lessons provided in this book, you will find: survey results from employees about what they want and need from their leaders common blind spots in leaders and techniques you can use to improve your skill sets helpful strategies that encourage you to lead with purpose, authenticity, and social and emotional intelligence The Insightful Leader provides leaders with a road map to strengthen their skill sets, better communicate, and empathize with their direct reports and teams. This book will change the way you approach the many facets of leader- ship and help you lead with clarity.