The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership by Steve Farber

Most people don’t think of themselves as leaders, but in The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, author Steve Farber makes a convincing argument that everyone has the potential to be an effective leader in their lives and careers. By illustrating the lessons he learned during his own career and life, Farber provides readers with the inspiration to become more than just a successful leader — to be an Extreme Leader.

In The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, readers will find the encouragement and guidance to push their limits, lead fearlessly, and make a real difference. Farber acknowledges that such a leap requires a certain degree of risk and discomfort, but in his book, Farber provides concrete tools to help readers channel that fear and anxiety towards growth and success. Rather than glossing over all of the difficulties associated with leading an innovative, successful organization, Farber dives into the realities of developing and leading a successful team.

The Radical Leap emphasizes the importance of setting an example of a leader that people can look up to. Farber encourages readers to be a beacon of light, and puts the power in their hands to inspire others to reach their full potential. Through his stories and examples, Farber encourages readers to accept the risks of leading and to confront their own fears. In order to become an Extreme Leader, Farber encourages readers to tackle the tough stuff, to take action, and to “extend the boundaries of their comfort zone.”

The Radical Leap is split into three parts: Discovering the Power of Extreme Leadership, Developing an Effective Leadership Strategy, and Becoming an Extreme Leader. In the first part, Farber provides readers with the inspiration and guidance to discover their personal leadership capacity. While developing an effective leadership strategy, Farber moves beyond traditional team-building and strategy development exercises, sharing his experience of unleashing the tapping the “power within” that lies within individuals. In the final part, Farber encourages readers to take steps to become an Extreme Leader by understanding the “how-tos” of Extreme Leadership, and embracing the risks that come with leading.

The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership provides a refreshing perspective on leadership and provides the motivation behind it necessary. Farber’s inspiring and engaging anecdotes give readers an inside look into his own experiences with leadership. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, risk taking, and fear facing, in order to become an effective leader. Through The Radical Leap, readers are given the encouragement to set new goals and take leaps of faith, motivated by their own desire to see results and change.