Successful leaders tend to have one thing in common: They are experts in social interaction. They express themselves clearly and effectively, understand their colleagues, and adapt to all situations. A leader needs to not only be able to inspire, motivate, and convince those around them, but also listen, be attentive, and adapt to their coworkers. It is by combining these skills that the authors of this book have come up with the Leaderspritz: an interpersonal leadership cocktail. Written by experts in the field of leadership education in universities and corporations, Leaderspritz is based exclusively on scientific research. Whether a person is currently in a leadership position or about to become a leader, this accessible, interactive reference, which is rich in empirical results, anecdotes, scientific theories, and practical tools, will allow them to improve their skills and successfully carry out their responsibilities.

Marianne Schmid Mast is professor of organizational behavior in the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Lausanne. In 2018 and in 2019, she was named one of the 50 most influential living psychologists in the world (thebestschools.org). Tristan Palese holds a doctorate in management from the University of Lausanne. Benjamin Tur holds a doctorate in management from the University of Lausanne.