The leadership challenge (5^th Ed.) How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations J–B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner Series

For more than 25 years, The Leadership Challenge has been the most trusted source on becoming a better leader, selling more than 2 million copies in over 20 languages since its first publication. Based on Kouzes and Posner?s extensive research, this all?new edition casts their enduring work in context for today?s world, proving how leadership is a relationship that must be nurtured, and most importantly, that it can be learned.

• Features over 100 all?new case studies and examples, which show The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in action around the world
• Focuses on the toughest organizational challenges leaders face today
• Addresses changes in how people work and what people want from their work

An indispensable resource for leaders at all levels, this anniversary edition is a landmark update and must?read.

1 When Leaders Are at Their Best

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership -- Leadership Is a Relationship -- Putting It All Together: Credibility Is the Foundation

Practice 1: MODEL THE WAY

2 Clarify Values

Find Your Voice -- Affirm Shared Values

3 Set the Example

Live the Shared Values -- Teach Others to Model the Values

Practice 2: INSPIRE A SHARED VISION

4 Envision the Future

Imagine the Possibilities -- Find a Common Purpose

5 Enlist Others

Appeal to Common Ideals -- Animate the Vision

Practice 3: CHALLENGE THE PROCESS

6 Search for Opportunities

Seize the Initiative -- Exercise Outsight

7 Experiment and Take Risks

Generate Small Wins -- Learn from Experience

Practice 4: ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT

8 Foster Collaboration

Create a Climate of Trust -- Facilitate Relationships

9 Strengthen Others

Enhance Self-Determination -- Develop Competence and Confidence

Practice 5: ENCOURAGE THE HEART

10 Recognize Contributions

Expect the Best -- Personalize Recognition

11 Celebrate the Values and Victories

Create a Spirit of Community -- Be Personally Involved

12 Leadership Is Everyone's Business

Notes

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Index

James Kouzes is the Dean′s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, and lectures on leadership around the world to corporations, governments, and nonprofits.

Barry Posner is Accolti Professor of Leadership and former Dean (1997–2009) of the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. An accomplished scholar, he also provides leadership workshops and seminars around the world.

Kouzes and Posner are the authors of Credibility, The Truth About Leadership, A Leader′s Legacy, Encouraging the Heart, and The Student Leadership Challenge, among many other works. They also developed the highly acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).

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