The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations /
The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling business classic, completely revised and updated. 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 publica...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Francisco, CA :
Jossey-Bass,
©2012.
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| Edition: | Fifth edition. |
| Series: | J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Intro
- The Leadership Challenge
- Contents
- Introduction : Making extraordinary things happen in organizations
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 2. Clarify values. Find your voice ; Affirm shared values
- Chapter 3. Set the example. Live the shared values ; Teach others to model the values
- Practice 2. Inspire a shared vision
- Chapter 4. Envision the future. Imagine the possibilities ; Find a common purpose
- Chapter 5. Enlist others. Appeal to common ideals ; Animate the vision
- Practice 3. Challenge the process
- Chapter 6. Search for opportunities. Seize the initiative ; Exercise outsight
- Chapter 7. Experiment and take risks. Generate small wins ; Learn from experience
- Practice 4. Enable others to act
- Chapter 8. Foster collaboration. Create a climate of trust ; Facilitate relationships
- Chapter 9. Strengthen others. Enhance self-determination ; Develop competence and confidence
- Practice 5. Encourage the heart
- Chapter 10. Recognize contributions. Expect the best ; Personalize recognition
- Chapter 11. Celebrate the values and victories. Create a spirit of community ; Get personally involved
- Chapter 12. Leadership is everyone's business. Look to leaders everywhere ; Know how important you are ; Practice ; Reflect ; Remain humble and human ; Seize the moment ; Remember the secret to success in life
- Notes
- Acknowledgments
- About the authors
- Index.
