Lessons from the Top: How Successful Leaders Tell Stories to Get Ahead - And Stay There: The three universal stories that all successful leaders tell - Brossura

'Gavin Esler brings to his writing the same insight and intelligence he brings to his work on TV. Refreshingly free of cynicism, this book takes some of the most significant events and characters of recent times, and shows how important the art of story-telling has been to all of them. It also has some excellent advice for those telling the stories, and those hearing them.' --Alastair Campbell

'A must-read for all aspiring leaders and speechmakers. Insightful and fascinating - I loved it!' -- Lord Digby Jones

'A book full of great stories which you'll immediately want to share. He's a superb guide to this vital subject' -- Philip Delves Broughton, author of 'Ahead of the Curve Two Years at Harvard Business School'

'The best leaders somehow contrive to make a story about themselves simultaneously a story about us. In this fascinating study, Gavin Esler shows us how they do it. Even if you continue to be beguiled by great stories, this book will at least help you understand how they work' --Philip Collins, former chief speech writer for Tony Blair

'A must-read for all aspiring leaders and speechmakers. Insightful and fascinating - I loved it!' -- Lord Digby Jones

'A book full of great stories which you'll immediately want to share. He's a superb guide to this vital subject' -- Philip Delves Broughton, author of 'Ahead of the Curve Two Years at Harvard Business School'

'The best leaders somehow contrive to make a story about themselves simultaneously a story about us. In this fascinating study, Gavin Esler shows us how they do it. Even if you continue to be beguiled by great stories, this book will at least help you understand how they work' --Philip Collins, former chief speech writer for Tony Blair

One of Britain's leading journalists and interviewers reveals what the stories that leaders tell can teach us about getting to the top - and staying there