The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations / James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner.

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Kouzes, James M. (1945-)

This edition of this bestselling leadership guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for a new generation of leaders living and working in a global environment. Grounded in research, the book includes case studies and interviews with a diverse group of leaders at all levels and from a variety of different backgrounds.

Introduction xv 1 When Leaders Are at Their Best 1 The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership The Five Practices Make a Difference Leadership Is a Relationship Putting It All Together: Credibility Is the Foundation Practice 1 Model The Way 29 2 Clarify Values 31 Find Your Voice Affirm Shared Values 3 Set the Example 59 Live the Shared Values Teach Others to Model the Values Practice 2 Inspire A Shared Vision 85 4 Envision the Future 87 Imagine the Possibilities Identify a Common Purpose 5 Enlist Others 111 Appeal to Common Ideals Animate the Vision Practice 3 Challenge The Process 137 6 Search for Opportunities 139 Seize the Initiative Exercise Outsight 7 Experiment and Take Risks 165 Generate Small Wins Learn from Experience Practice 4 Enable Others To Act 191 8 Foster Collaboration 193 Create a Climate of Trust Facilitate Relationships 9 Strengthen Others219 Enhance Self-Determination Develop Competence and Confidence Practice 5 Encourage The Heart247 10 Recognize Contributions249 Expect the Best Personalize Recognition 11 Celebrate the Values and Victories275 Create a Spirit of Community Be Personally Involved 12 Treat Challenge as an Opportunity 303 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 Endnotes 325 Acknowledgments367 About the Authors 371 Index375.

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