Loneliness of Leadership: Solitude to Success

Regrettably, very few aspiring leaders are prepared for the hidden consequences of reaching the top. For many leaders, business success can come with a profound sense of loneliness. In their new book, The Loneliness of Leadership, authors Keith Kefgen and Dr. James Houran explore the challenges faced by today’s leaders and strategies for dealing with the dark side of the leadership journey. As partners in AETHOS Consulting Group, Kefgen and Houran tackle the topic of leadership development in a new way via an unprecedented 3-year study of top hospitality executives and entrepreneurs. In doing so, the authors offer a fresh competency model for navigating the chaotic modern business world. Most importantly, Kefgen and Houran share stories of accomplishment from the many leaders they interviewed. These stories will give readers a realistic yet motivational path for embracing the inherent solitude of leadership and turning it into personal and professional success.