WHAT THE BOOK SAYS

Copying how other leaders behave will not necessarily make you a good leader
Great leaders essentially act as "authentic chameleons", consistently displaying their true selves through different contexts that require them to play a variety of roles.
Leadership is situational, non-hierarchical, and relational
Leadership can come from within an organisation just as easily as the very top

WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT IT

The question in the title is the strongest point, and you should ask it of yourself if you aspire to be a leader
This orientation adds a dose of humility to the often macho area of leadership
It is easy enough to follow the steps they recommend (assuming you have the desire);
- Be yourself – more – with skill
- Know and show yourself – enough
- Take personal risks
- Read – and rewrite – the context
- Remain authentic – but conform enough
- Manage social distance (tough love, and getting close but not too close)
- Communicate - with care
Followers are also discussed (you can't have leaders without them)
Followers want authenticity, to feel significant, a sense of excitement, and to feel part of a community
Leadership has a price as well as a prize – there are no easy answers, you can be easily undone, and when things go wrong it's your fault – so be careful what you pursue for the sake of it

WHAT YOU HAVE TO WATCH