Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
The Art of Leadership
George Manning · 2003
71/100
👍 Worth It
Seven-plus editions of sustained classroom adoption is the clearest possible signal that this textbook delivers on its promise — comprehensive leadership theory with practical exercises and real-world case studies that work for undergraduates and working professionals alike. It is formulaic by design, and the cost is high, but the pedagogical value is genuine.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety85
Substance / usefulness73
Craft & writing72
Originality54
Evidence & accuracy85
Hype vs delivers70
Age-fit71
👁 Human-eye gut-check72
Penny’s verdict71
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