Most of us thrill to stories of heroic leaders mounting the barricades on behalf of great causes. Enter now, the quiet leaders-unsung men and women who actually keep most of the world going from one day to the next. Badaracco tells their stories with enormous insight and understanding, explaining not only how the succeed but why. For those who must learn how to lead from the middle-and that's nearly everyone-reading this book is a terrific place to start.