Sun Tzu, writing in the 5th century BC in The A rt of War said: “What enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men is foreknow ledge .”This is an as-yet-unmentioned attribute of a great leader – the ability to predict. No matter how many managerial and people skills the business leader possesses, they will all be jeopardized if he or she cannot anticipate the effects of the plans they put in place, and the actions they take. In this respect, it may be that their age and experience must take precedence over consultation with the “troops”, who may little understand the ramifications of what is about to take place. This is where the genuine leader comes to the fore and truly claims their title. When all around are scratching their heads and reluctant to make a decision, old-style leadership must come into play. The modern leader may utterly fail in this scenario for lack of guts and an over-familiarity with their team.As Sun Tzu says: “Some leaders are generous but cannot use their men. They love their men but cannot command them… These leaders create spoiled children. Their soldiers are useless.”Leadership may have become a different beast over the years, but it is still, at its heart, about leading . With the help of this eBook you too can become a great leader. By following the leadership principles within you will be respected for your fairness, your skills and your ability to lead people in a humane but necessary way to achieve greatness with your team.Leading people can be one of the most rewarding things you've ever done if you do it right. Do it wrong, and leadership can quickly become a nightmare you hope to wake up from sooner than later.I trust you enjoyed learning from Leadership - Becoming a Better Leader and look forward to seeing you succeed.