Whether powerfully good or dispiritingly bad, the bosses and leaders we encounter can have an enormous impact on our overall performance and the quality of our workday. However, they can also have a profound effect on the rest of our lives, and on the lives of each of our family members.

In his candid, thought-provoking autobiography, David H. Swendsen draws from his own experiences with authority figures to share invaluable insights on what makes a good leader. "Leadership in Our Lives" examines just how important those key individuals have been in the world seemingly beyond that...