and Ross Reck

Leading from the Back, credited to James Ross and Larry Reck, expounds a philosophy of "leadership from the back": the leader who serves first, builds the team from the rear and lets the team own the road: the leader who builds the team from the rear, taking responsibility for vision while letting the team own the road. The title is associated with the celebrated "leadership of the pack" credo.

The book draws on lessons from those leaders — coaches, generals, CEOs — who build from behind, quieting ego to amplify the team. It belongs to the school of leadership literature that values humility, candour and service as the real competitive advantages.