The search for managerial excellence is not new; it is a hunt that began with the inception of the first modern business. Yet in our fast-paced, high-tech world, this pursuit for outstanding leadership has reached nearly quest-like heights, spurring countless publications and studies, all attempting to identify and measure the magical components of excellence within the corporate arena.Does this mean that exceptional leaders are mythical beings to be relegated to the ranks of the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny? No. Exceptional leaders do exist and often direct highly successful, model corporations. However, if you ask exceptional leaders what factors led to their success, they would probably credit talent and luck rather than a specific cause or set of circumstances.

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