Seeds of Leadership
Midwest Book Review
Critique: Offering a wealth of informative, skill building, and reflective exercises, "Seeds of Leadership: Nurturing the Leader Within" by Will Lukang is a comprehensive, deftly crafted and essential DIY guide to becoming a successful and effective leader in business and in life. Exceptionally 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, "Seeds of Leadership" is an ideal and unreservedly recommended pick for personal, professional, community, corporate, and college/university library Business Management collections and supplemental MBA curriculum studies lists, it should be noted that this paperback edition for "Seeds of Leadership" from Emerald Lane Books is also readily available in a digital book format.
Readers' Favorite
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Seeds of Leadership: Nurturing the Leader Within by Will Lukang begins with Lukang's personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and societal pressure. He discusses how, through his experiences, he learned that leadership is not just about authority but about integrity and alignment with one's heartfelt values. Lukang talks about moments in his career, like guiding a team through organizational changes and helping a mentee advance by offering tutelage and the space to grow. He shares how he adjusted his leadership style to meet the needs of both individuals and the team, using real-life scenarios to make his point. Through honest stories, Lukang shows how he turned difficulties into lessons that built his leadership strength, leaning into the importance of mentoring, recognizing achievements, and continuously adapting to new challenges.
Seeds of Leadership by Will Lukang stands out as a leadership book that goes beyond the typical corporate jargon and delivers something far more meaningful—authenticity. Lukang's writing is simple, straightforward, and conversational, bonding with readers through sincerity and practical wisdom. Lukang’s approach is wholly rooted in experience and it’s a refreshing shift from the usual “one-size-fits-all” leadership models. I like that he homes in on walking the walk. Lukang makes no promises of quick fixes, encouraging a more thoughtful, long-term approach to leadership instead. His championing of aligning actions with words is matched by what he has done himself. I was most touched by his accomplishments as a standout in his community. Seeds of Leadership is the book for anyone who wants to build not just skills, but a leadership mindset grounded in integrity and empathy. Recommended. Source
