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Back cover Inspirational leaders: Target strengths, not weaknesses Have a dream Manage energy, not time Put happiness before success Based on cutting edge research, and with truly actionable advice, The Positive Leader shows you how. Former Chairman of Microsoft Europe, Jan Mhlfeit, turns the lessons hes learnt from his years at the coalface of leadership into a how to guide for busy managers. Discover how to banish stress and negativity, rediscover your best self and become an inspirational leader starting now. Front flap Academic studies have shown that a positive mind-set results in 31% higher levels of productivity.* The Positive Leader gives you a four-point approach to becoming a happier and more inspirational leader. Discover and work to your strengths Identify your mission and vision Become a Chief Energy Officer Lead yourself to happiness * Positive Intelligence, Shawn Anchor, Harvard Business Review, Jan/Feb 2012 Back flap Jan Mhlfeit is a global strategist, executive coach and mentor. He is the Former Chairman of Microsoft Europe, where he worked for 22 years. He is currently an entrepreneur in residence at INSEAD and a coach for Exec MBA students at Cambridge University. Jan is also a member of the Business Advisory Board at Imperial College London. Melina Costi is a professional business writer with a background in marketing management.