Lead-Attitudes of Great Leadership

The Lead-Attitudes of Great Leadership™

Cultivating Leaders Who Lead with Mindset, Integrity, and Purpose

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The Lead Attitudes of Great Leadership™ is more than a book—it's a leadership transformation system designed to shape the very essence of how leaders think, show up, and influence. Written by Dr. Gary Charles Patterson, MCC, this 580-page leadership manifesto offers a bold, intentional, and values-centered approach to developing leaders who operate “above the rim”—those who lead not only with strategy and skill, but with soul, humility, and impact.

At the heart of the methodology is the understanding that great leadership is not first about tools or titles, but about attitude—the deeply held posture of the mind, will, and character that informs every decision, relationship, and action.

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What Are the Lead Attitudes?

 

The Lead Attitudes of Great Leadership™ are twelve foundational postures—each with two core characteristics—that together form a holistic profile of the transformational leader. These are not traits one simply adopts; they are habits of heart and behavior cultivated over time. Every chapter explores one Lead Attitude in depth, supported by stories, quotes, self-assessments, coaching prompts, and integration tools.

 

Here are the 12 Lead Attitudes:

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1. Lead with Insight and Wisdom
   → Ground decisions in discernment, lived experience, and foresight.

2. Lead with Humility and Grace
   → Embrace vulnerability, transparency, and relational depth.

3. Lead with Purpose and Legacy
   → Anchor leadership in vision, values, and lasting influence.

4. Lead with Vision and Strategy
   → Convert aspirations into aligned, effective execution.

5. Lead with Example and Assurance (Boldness)
   → Model integrity and inspire confidence through courageous action.

6. Lead with Tenacity and Resolve
   → Persevere with clarity, strength, and grit under pressure.

7. Lead with Accountability and Consistency
   → Foster a culture of ownership, follow-through, and trust.

8. Lead with Integrity and Transparency
   → Create safe spaces through honest, authentic leadership.

9. Lead with Emotional, Social, and Conversational Intelligence
   → Master the emotional landscape and build high-trust interactions.

10. Lead with Inspiration and Acknowledgment
    → Encourage others by honoring their contributions and capacity.

11. Lead with Foresight and Succession
    → Plan for sustainability and mentor future leaders with intention.

12. Lead with Intention and Focus (Organizational Clarity)
    → Lead with clarity of mission, aligned actions, and systemic coherence.

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Inside the Book

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Each chapter is rich with:

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• Theoretical underpinnings and practical application

• Leadership and coaching case studies

• Self-assessment tools and reflection prompts

• Leadership quotes and narrative illustrations

• “Critical Success Skills” and development plans

• Group facilitation guidance for team learning

 

Together, the 12 attitudes form a leadership development curriculum designed for:

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• Executive coaching

• Organizational training

• Small group transformation

• Personal leadership growth

• Seminary and pastoral leadership formation

• Governmental, corporate, and non-profit contexts

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The Lead Attitudes 360° Assessment & Workbook

 

To deepen the application of the model, the book is accompanied by a Lead Attitudes 360° Assessment Tool and Workbook. This interactive guide allows leaders to receive structured feedback from peers, colleagues, and supervisors based on the 12 attitudes. It also provides a comprehensive platform for goal-setting, tracking growth, and integrating feedback into concrete behavioral changes.

Used together, the book and the 360° workbook form a personalized coaching and development system—ideal for individual leaders, executive teams, and leadership development programs.

 

The Lead-Attitudes Certification Pathway

 

A 3-Level Global Leadership Credentialing Process

Those who wish to take the methodology deeper are invited to enroll in our official Lead Attitudes Certification Program, designed to prepare coaches, leaders, and facilitators to teach, mentor, and certify others using the Lead Attitudes framework.

 

Level 1: Lead-Attitudes Practitioner

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• Entry-level certification for individuals learning the attitudes for personal integration

• Designed to embed the 12 Lead Attitudes into leadership practice

• Includes participation in guided training, coaching labs, and workbook use

• Focus: Becoming a servant-leader who shows up with humility, clarity, and consistency

 

Level 2: Lead-Attitudes Facilitator

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• Mid-level certification for experienced practitioners ready to guide others

• Equips leaders to facilitate small groups or cohorts using the methodology

• Includes training in group facilitation, assessment debriefing, and feedback models

• Focus: Leading others into deep application of the attitudes in organizational and team settings

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Level 3: Lead-Attitudes Trainer (Train-the-Trainer)

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• Advanced certification for those who will teach and certify others at Practitioner and Facilitator levels

• Authorizes holders to lead official OLC trainings and represent the methodology internationally

• Includes in-depth mentoring with OLC supervisors and demonstrated mastery of the model

• Focus: Multiplying transformation through leadership development, coaching, and organizational systems

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Why This Matters​

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At a time when leadership failures continue to fracture communities, businesses, ministries, and families, the Lead Attitudes of Great Leadership™ offer a countercultural path to influence. It is not built on power, prestige, or position—but on presence, posture, and principle.

This book, and the methodology behind it, represents a new standard for leadership development—one that is biblically anchored, ethically grounded, and psychologically wise. It’s a system that doesn’t just make better leaders. It makes better humans who lead well.

 

Ready to Begin the Journey?

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We invite you to explore the book, take the assessment, and begin the pathway of certification. Whether you are looking to grow yourself, equip others, or bring lasting cultural transformation to your organization, The Lead Attitudes of Great Leadership™ is a journey worth taking.

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For pricing, certification dates, or to order the book:

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