Credible

Amanda Goodall is Professor of Leadership at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), City, University of London, where she specialises in how leaders and managers influence performance. Dr Goodall has been a visiting scholar at Cornell University, the University of Zurich, and Yale University, and she publishes widely in academic journals, practitioner publications and general media. Her first book Socrates in the Boardroom was published by Princeton University Press in 2009. She is a committed environmentalist. You can find out more about Amanda's work at www.amandagoodall.com

In her clear and invigorating book, Amanda Goodall lays out an essential message for our times: The very best leaders are those who are experts in what they are leading. If you've had nagging suspicions about the idea of generalist, all-purpose leaders, this well-researched book will validate your concerns. If you're currently a leader, aspire to be a leader, or are responsible for selecting and assessing leaders, Credible is a must-read