Questions of Character

　　The hardest tests for leaders challenge their character asmuch as their skills, and a growing body of research shows that theself-knowledge gained from such tests is critical to leaders’success In Questions of Character, Joseph L. Badaracco outlineseight fundamental challenges that test a leader’s character, andproposes exploring them through the lens of literature. Badaraccoargues that serious fiction provides us with memorable charactersfacing compelling challenges similar to those that confrontbusiness leaders. Through rich analysis of the main characters inThe Death of a Salesman, The Secret Sharer, The Last Tycoon, andother stories, Badaracco addresses complex issues leaders face,such as the soundness of their vision, their readiness to take onresponsibility, the depth of their compassion, and their ability tomanage success. Presenting classic leadership dilemmas in a noveland valuable light, Questions of Character helps leaders andaspiring leaders prepare for the opportunities and tests beforethem.