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The Secret

Book Shelter

The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do

Published
May 31, 2026
Duration
21:57
Summary source
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Last updated
Jun 10, 2026

Discusses society, culture.

Summary

A business book by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller that explores the fundamental principles of effective leadership. Through a fictional narrative, the authors follow a struggling manager named Debbie Brewster as she undergoes a formal mentoring program with the president of her company. Her mentor introduces the iceberg metaphor, illustrating that while le…

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A business book by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller that explores the fundamental principles of effective leadership. Through a fictional narrative, the authors follow a struggling manager named Debbie Brewster as she undergoes a formal mentoring program with the president of her company. Her mentor introduces the iceberg metaphor, illustrating that while leadership skills are visible, they must be supported by the deeper, hidden foundation of character and intent. The core message is that great le

Themes

  • society
  • culture