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Book Title:Leadership is Tough: Skills. Decisions. Disciplines. What Great Leaders Do Differently
Author:Mary C. Kelly
Co-Authors:Peter B. Stark
Published:2026
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Leadership is Tough: What Great Leaders Do Differently helps leaders navigate today’s increasingly complex workplace with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. The book provides practical strategies for leading through uncertainty, managing change, building trust, improving communication, strengthening accountability, and developing stronger teams. The book delivers actionable tools, real-world examples, and practical frameworks leaders can immediately apply in their organizations and communities. Readers learn how to make difficult decisions under pressure, lead people through change fatigue and burnout, improve workplace culture, and mentor future leaders. Drawing from decades of experience in military leadership, economics, executive coaching, and organizational consulting, the authors provide realistic guidance for senior leaders facing workforce challenges, rapid technological change, and economic uncertainty.