The Leadership Challenge Workbook
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THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE ON BECOMING A BETTER LEADER "The best leaders are constantly learning. They see all experiences as learning experiences. But there’s a catch. Unexamined experiences don’t produce rich insights that come from reflection and analysis."—from the Introduction Based on Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s classic book The Leadership Challenge, this Workbook will be a hands-on guide for improving your ability to put into action the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership model and become a leader who Models the Way, Inspires a Shared Vision, Challenges the Process, Enables Others to Act, and Encourages the Heart. The Workbook’s easy-to-use worksheets make efficient planning simple and practical and supports your success in three ways:Reflection: Think about your approach to leadership and become more conscious about how well you engage in each of the Practices.Application: Apply the Practices and commitments to all your projects.Implications: Record what you’ve learned about yourself, your team, your organization, and your project. Develop your leadership potential with The Leadership Challenge Workbook! 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
