Leadership is an Art has long been a must-read not only within the business community, but also in professions ranging from academia to medical practices to the political arena. DePree looks at leadership as a kind of stewardship, stressing the importance of building relationships, initiating ideas, and creating a lasting value system within an organization. Rather than focusing on the "hows" of corporate life, he explains the "whys". He shows that the first responsibility of a leader is to define reality and the last is to say thank you. Along the way, the artful leader must: -- Stimulate effectiveness by enabling others to reach both their personal potential and their institutional potential. -- Take a role in developing, expressing, and defending civility and values. --Nurture new leaders and ensure the continuation of the corporate culture. "Leadership is an Art" offers a proven design for achieving success by developing the generous spirit within all of us. Now more than ever, it provides leaders in every field the insights and guidelines they need.