The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations /

"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 dyna...

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Main Authors: Kouzes, James M., 1945- (Author)
Group Author: Posner, Barry Z.
Published: The Leadership Challenge, a Wiley brand,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, New Jersey :
Publication Dates: [2023]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Seventh edition.
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Summary: "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"--
Carrier Form: xxiv, 387 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781119736127
1119736129
Index Number: HD57
CLC: F272.9
Call Number: F272.9/K882/7th ed.
Contents: Introduction -- 1. When leaders are at their best -- Practice 1. Model the way -- 2. Clarify values -- 3. Set the example -- Practice 2. Inspire a shared vision -- 4. Envison the future -- 5. Enlist others -- Practice 3. Challenge the process -- 6. Search for opportunities -- 7. Experiment and take risks -- Practice 4. Enable others to act -- 8. Foster collaboration -- 9. Strengthen others -- Practice 5. Encourage the heart -- 10. Recognize contributions -- 11. Celebrate the values and victories -- 12. Treat challenge as an opportunity.