Mastering Self-Leadership is a comprehensive self-help guide that is thoroughly grounded in sound principles and research. It effectively addresses the most interesting subject you will ever encounter - yourself. If you want to be more effective in your work and life, this book is for you. Mastering Self-Leadership provides powerful advice and the tools for leading yourself to personal excellence. This updated fourth edition contains many exciting new additions, including: informative sidebars written by experts in the field; a new chapter that examines how individual differences impact self-leadership in practice; expanded coverage of "purpose" and the regulation of emotions; and original cases and inspiring examples of individuals using self-leadership to improve their lives. This landmark book offers a practical perspective that should serve as the foundation for the study of management and is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: First learn to lead yourself, and then you will be in a solid position to effectively lead others. Book jacket.