Book excerpt: In today’s economy everyone seems to be focused on survival and talking about scarcity when the reality is the answer to our problems and predicaments never exist in the world around us. The solutions reside within ourselves and in the case of our individual economic futures, it depends upon self-honesty and the ability to cultivate our own unique abilities. Demonstrating a clear correlation between the style of the entrepreneur and whether or not prosperity can be realistically achieved, "The Prosperous Leader" gives you the tools you need to examine your own unique individual strengths and weaknesses so that you can maximize the former while mitigating the latter. Then you can begin to chart your own path to success as you learn the skills you need to improve your own leadership and management capabilities using: • Twenty-four easy to understand, actionable steps • Comprehensive outlining of the major theories in advanced management and leadership • The six c’s of organizational growth and development So don’t wait for someone else to give you the break, the job, the money, the tip, or the idea you need to create prosperity. Create your own path---and do it today.