“Full of political wisdom as well as wisdom for the soul. Anyone who has a desire to make a difference in public life should read this book before taking another step.”

-DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian; author, Team of Rivals: The Political Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

“With inspiring and sobering stories, Heifetz and Linsky expose the pitfalls of leadership and give us the keys to survival. This book will be essential for anyone trying to make big changes in the way their company does business.”

-Robert Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company

“This book goes beyond making a significant contribution to the field of leadership. Drawing on their powerful professional and personal experiences, Heifetz and Lynskey show how to lead and live better, at work and in love and at play.”

Leadership Studies Pioneer Warren Bennis; Author, On Becoming a Leader

A true contemporary classic, Leadership on the Line has influenced generations of leaders around the world since it was first published in 2002. In this timeless book, leading leadership authorities Ronald Heifetz and Marty Lynskey bring the transformational concept of adaptive leadership to life and offer powerful and practical ideas for minimizing the risk of putting yourself on the line.

Both profound and practical, Leadership on the Line is your essential guide to leading change with courage, skill, and wisdom.