The Nine Types of Leader

James Ashton was city editor and executive editor at the London Evening Standard and Independent and before that city editor at The Sunday Times and chief city correspondent at the Daily Mail. During this period he covered some of the biggest economic and corporate stories of recent times. Today he regularly writes columns and interviews for several national newspapers including the daily and Sunday Telegraph and The Times on business, leadership, technology and investment. His podcast, 'Leading with James Ashton', features bosses from the worlds of business, charity, the arts and sport, swapping stories about how they learnt to lead.

Section - 00: Introduction;
Section - 01: Alphas;
Section - 02: Fixers;
Section - 03: Sellers;
Section - 04: Founders;
Section - 05: Scions;
Section - 06: Lovers;
Section - 07: Campaigners;
Section - 08: Diplomats;
Section - 09: Humans;

"This is a very well researched and uniquely observed encyclopaedia of leaders and leadership. A must-read for all current and aspiring leaders."

"The world needs more great leaders, and James's thoughtful taxonomy points the way towards better leadership. Career-minded executives should pick it up."

"A very readable book about the types of modern business leadership, sprinkled with great personal anecdotes and inside stories. If you only buy one book on leadership this year, make it this one!"

"A timely book - definitely one for the Davos crowd."