leadership development – Scott J. Pearson’s Book Review

On Becoming a Leader: The Leadership Classic

By Scott J. Pearson | September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 by Scott J. Pearson

First, the good: This book lives up to the cover’s hype. Its ten chapters take a deep look at the character of everyday leaders. What’s true in 1989 remains true in 2009, at the time of the text’s republishing, and it remains true in 2026, at the time of my writing. The word “classic” is not hyperbole. Warren Bennis provides a script and a set of principles to build everyday leaders. A clinical psychologist by…

The Leadership Pipeline: Developing Leaders in the Digital Age

By Scott J. Pearson | May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by Scott J. Pearson

Developing a leadership strategy is tough for any organization. Leaders have to function at various levels and lead in different ways, depending on the task at hand. Many leaders become stuck by doing their previous job instead of embracing the new charter of their new responsibilities. Leaders must simultaneously be kept happy doing their present work while being ready to accept different responsibilities when needed. Leadership must no longer be viewed as an ascent but…