The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations /
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Pozner.
- Seventh edition.
- xxiv, 387 pages; 24 cm
Includes index.
When leaders are at their best Practice 1. Model the way Clarify values Set the example Practice 2. Inspire a shared vision Envision the future Enlist others Practice 3. Challenge the process Search for opportunities Experiment and take risks Practice 4. Enable others to act Foster collaboration Strengthen others Practice 5. Encourage the heart Recognize contributions Celebrate the values and victories Treat challenge as an opportunity
"The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address today's realities The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full potential. This new seventh edition has been revised to address current challenges, and includes more international examples and a laser focus on business issues; you'll learn how extraordinary leaders accomplish extraordinary things, and how to develop your leadership skills and style to deliver quality results every time. Engaging stories delve into the fundamental roles that great leaders fulfill, and simple frameworks provide a primer for those who seek continuous improvement; by internalizing key insights and putting concepts into action, you'll become a more effective, more impactful leader"--