The Leadership Challenge
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The Leadership Challenge has become one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. Now, with the publication of the fourth edition of their landmark book, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner celebrate twenty-five years of leadership excellence. The Leadership Challenge—the most trusted source on becoming a better leader—has been thoroughly updated and revised for a new generation of leaders living and working in a global environment. Building on the knowledge base of the previous books, the fourth edition is grounded in research and presents extensive interviews with a diverse group of leaders at all levels in a wide variety of organizations from around the world. The authors emphasize that the fundamentals of leadership are not a fad. While the context of leadership has changed dramatically, the content of leadership has endured the test of time. With scores of new case studies and a timeless and inspiring message, The Leadership Challenge is a "personal coach in a book," guiding readers through the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. When leaders understand that leadership is a relationship and they begin to engage in the Five Practices— Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart—they are better able to embark on a lifetime of success and significance. David S. Pottruck This book is one of the very best on the topic of leadership, offering extraordinary stories from leaders at various ages and stages of their lives. Whether you’re now in a leadership role and want to further strengthen and hone your skills, or you simply have the desire to learn to make a difference and help guide your company—or even friends and family members—to higher levels of success, you’ll benefit by reading The Leadership Challenge. (president & CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation)
Preface: Everyone's Business - Leadership for Today and TomorrowPt. 1What Leaders Do and What Constituents Expect1The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership32Credibility Is the Foundation of Leadership23Pt. 2Model the Way3Find Your Voice434Set the Example75Pt. 3Inspire a Shared Vision5Envision the Future1096Enlist Others141Pt. 4Challenge the Process7Search for Opportunities1738Experiment and Take Risks205Pt. 5Enable Others to Act9Foster Collaboration24110Strengthen Others279Pt. 6Encourage the Heart11Recognize Contributions31512Celebrate the Values and Victories351Pt. 7Leadership for Everyone13Leadership Is Everyone's Business383App.: Guide to the Research401Notes403Acknowledgments423About the Authors427Index431
