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The Leadership Challenge
How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations
James M. Kouzes (Author), Barry Z. Posner (Author)
9781119736127, Wiley
Hardback, published 29 December 2022
416 pages
23.1 x 16 x 3.6 cm, 0.885 kg
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The latest edition of the gold-standard guide for leadership development In the new seventh edition of The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, best-selling leadership authors and business scholars James Kouzes and Barry Posner deliver an essential strategic playbook for effective leadership. The book’s actionable advice is grounded in robust research and deep insights into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace. Premier authorities in the field, the authors frame leadership as both a skill to be learned and as a relationship to be nurtured. They demonstrate how to achieve extraordinary results in the face of contemporary business challenges with engaging stories, current case studies, and straightforward frameworks for those who seek continuous, incremental improvement. The book also offers: Perfect for every practicing and aspiring leader who wants to stay current, relevant, and effective in a rapidly evolving business environment, The Leadership Challenge will help you remain impactful and capable of inspiring and motivating your constituents at every level.
Introduction xv 1 When Leaders Are at Their Best 1 Practice 1 Model the Way 29 2 Clarify Values 31 3 Set the Example 59 Practice 2 Inspire a Shared Vision 85 4 Envision the Future 87 5 Enlist Others 111 Practice 3 Challenge the Process 137 6 Search for Opportunities 139 7 Experiment and Take Risks 165 Practice 4 Enable Others to Act 191 8 Foster Collaboration 193 9 Strengthen Others 219 Practice 5 Encourage the Heart 247 10 Recognize Contributions 249 11 Celebrate the Values and Victories 275 12 Treat Challenge as an Opportunity 303 Endnotes 325 Acknowledgments 367 About the Authors 371 Index 375
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership The Five Practices Make a Difference Leadership Is a Relationship Putting It All Together: Credibility Is the Foundation
Find Your Voice Affirm Shared Values
Live the Shared Values Teach Others to Model the Values
Imagine the Possibilities Identify a Common Purpose
Appeal to Common Ideals Animate the Vision
Seize the Initiative Exercise Outsight
Generate Small Wins Learn from Experience
Create a Climate of Trust Facilitate Relationships
Enhance Self-Determination Develop Competence and Confidence
Expect the Best Personalize Recognition
Create a Spirit of Community Be Personally Involved
Your Leadership Matters Liberate the Leader Within Everyone Everyone Can Learn to Lead Become Your Best Self You Won’t Always Get It Right Make Becoming a Better Leader a Daily Habit Remember the Secret to Success in Life
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
