TY - BOOK AU - Thomas, Robert J. (Robert Joseph), 1952- TI - Crucibles of leadership: how to learn from experience to become a great leader SN - 9781591391371 AV - HD57.7 .T46 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - Boston, Mass. PB - Harvard Business Press KW - Leadership KW - Executive ability N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages and index ; How do you find what matters in experience? -- Extracting insight from experience -- Inside the crucible : learning and leading with resilience -- Leaders as expert performers : practice can trump talent -- The core of a personal learning strategy : recognizing and transforming crucible experiences -- Exploring your capabilities : begin with a candid self-assessment -- Creating your own personal learning strategy : a step-by-step approach -- Experience-based leader development : the organizational dimension -- Invigorating the practice of leadership : aligning organizational needs with individual capabilities ER -