Leadership is often most recognizable when absent and primarily evaluated based on its necessity. It is situational, requiring distinct skills to tackle the challenges of each unique context-what succeeds in one scenario might fail in another. Leadership melds the theoretical and practical, straddling cultural and contextual boundaries, with its ultimate measure being tangible results and accomplishments.Discussing leadership can be complex and somewhat counterintuitive. While many aspire to lead, followers seek not just any leader but a great one. Business leadership literature typically emphasizes processes and theories, often filled with jargon like "neo-charismatic" and "non-hierarchical cross-culture participator," and diagrams of pyramids and flowcharts that include "value-risk qualifiers." Some texts even dismiss leadership as an outdated concept, replaced by social dynamics and personal comfort zones-claims that border on nonsensical.I argue that to attain greatness, one must perform great deeds, embodying the core trait of successful leaders.

This principle underpins the concept of "Extreme Leadership," introduced by Mr. Patton for this book, which prioritizes real-world examples over theoretical models. This work encourages embracing leadership roles, affirming that it's acceptable to lead, to be a leader, and also to follow. It asserts that leadership skills can be learned by anyone interested. By examining case studies within, readers should gain a comprehensive understanding of leadership, recognizing opportunities and leveraging them for personal leadership success.