Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge

by Kouzes, James M.; Posner, Barry Z.; Maxwell, John C.

• ISBN13: 9780787983376
• ISBN10: 0787983373
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780470730461
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-14
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
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About This Book

Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge

Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge is a faith-based companion to the best-selling leadership book of all time, "The Leadership Challenge." This book offers insightful reflections on the role of faith in leadership, providing a unique perspective for Christian leaders.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by Christian leaders, educators, and individuals seeking to integrate their faith with leadership principles. It is particularly valuable for those in church leadership, community organizations, and corporate settings who want to explore how their faith can enhance their leadership practices.

History and Editions

First published in 2004, Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge has been a trusted resource for over two decades. The book brings together the foundational wisdom of Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner with the reflections of five prominent Christian leaders: John C. Maxwell, David McAllister-Wilson, Patrick Lencioni, Nancy Ortberg, and Ken Blanchard. This collaboration provides a rich tapestry of experiences and insights that help leaders navigate the complexities of faith and leadership.

Author and Other Works

Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner are the award-winning authors of "The Leadership Challenge" and developers of the highly acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). Their work focuses on assessing leadership behavior through a 360-degree questionnaire, making it one of the most widely used leadership assessment instruments in the world.

John C. Maxwell is a renowned author and founder of several organizations dedicated to helping people reach their leadership potential. He has written over thirty books, including "Thinking for a Change," "There's No Such Thing as Business Ethics," and "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership."

David McAllister-Wilson is the president of Wesley Theological Seminary. He has focused his preaching and speaking on revitalizing the mainline Protestant church, encouraging men and women to consider God's call to ministry and preparing them for leadership.

Patrick Lencioni is the president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm. He is also the author of several best-selling books such as "The Five Temptations of a CEO," "The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive," "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," and "Death by Meeting."

Nancy Ortberg is a former teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. She speaks to churches worldwide on issues of leadership, community, and the next generation.

Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and chief spiritual officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies. He is known for his work in workplace learning, employee productivity, and leadership effectiveness. He coauthored "The One Minute Manager," "Raving Fans," "Gung Ho," and "Whale Done!"

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• ISBN-13: 9780787983376
• ISBN-10: 0787983373

Publication Details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Copyright Year: 2004
• Publication Date: 2004
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

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Author Biography

Jim Kouzes is an Executive Fellow at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. He is also chairman emeritus of the Tom Peters Company, a professional services firm that inspires organizations to invent the new world of work using leadership training and consulting solutions.
Jim is featured as one of the workplace experts in George Dixon’s book What Works at Work: Lessons from the Masters (1988) and in Learning Journeys: Top Management Experts Share Hard-Earned Lessons on Becoming Great Mentors and Leaders, edited by Marshall Goldsmith, Beverly Kaye, and Ken Shelton (2000). Not only is he a highly regarded leadership scholar and an experienced executive, the Wall Street Journal has cited him as one of the twelve most requested non-university executive education providers to U.S. companies.
A popular seminar and conference speaker, Jim shares his insights about the leadership practices that contribute to high performance in individuals and organizations.
Jim directed the Executive Development Center (EDC) at Santa Clara University from 1981 through 1987. Under his leadership, the EDC was awarded two gold medals from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. He also founded the Joint Center for Human Services Development at San Jose State University, which he managed from 1972 until 1980; prior to that, he was on the staff of the University of Texas School of Social Work.
His career in training and development began in 1969, when, as part of the Southwest urban team, Jim conducted seminars for Community Action Agency staff and volunteers in the “war on poverty” effort. Jim received his B.A. degree (1967) with honors from Michigan State University in political science and a certificate (1974) from San Jose State University’s School of Business for completion of the internship in organization development.
Jim’s interest in leadership began while he was growing up in Washington,D.C. In 1961, he was one of a dozen Eagle Scouts selected to serve in John F. Kennedy’s Honor Guard at the presidential inauguration.
Inspired by Kennedy, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1967 through 1969. Jim can be reached at [e-mail].

Barry Posner is dean of The Leavey School of Business and Professor of Leadership at Santa Clara University (Silicon Valley, California), where he has received numerous teaching and innovation awards, including his school’s and his university’s highest faculty awards. An internationally renowned scholar and educator, Barry is the author or coauthor of more than one hundred research and practitioner-focused articles in such publications as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Human Relations, Personnel Psychology, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Journal of Business Ethics, California Management Review, Business Horizons, and Management Review. In addition to the books he coauthored with Jim Kouzes, Barry has coauthored several books on project management, most recently Checkered Flag Projects: 10 Rules for Creating and Managing Projects that Win! Barry is on the editorial review boards for the Journal of Management Inquiry and Journal of Business Ethics.
Barry received his B.A. degree (1970) with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in political science. He received his M.A. degree (1972) from The Ohio State University in public administration and his Ph.D. degree (1976) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in organizational behavior and administrative theory.
Having consulted with a wide variety of public and private sector organizations around the globe, Barry currently sits on the board of directors for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the San Jose Repertory Theatre.He has served previously on the boards of Public Allies, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Santa Clara County, the Center for Excellence in Non-Profits, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and several start-up companies.At Santa Clara University, he has served as associate dean for graduate programs and managing partner for the Executive Development Center.
Barry’s interest in leadership began when he was a student during the turbulent unrest on college campuses in the late 1960s; he was participating in and reflecting on the effort to understand the balance between energetic collective action and chaotic and frustrated anarchy.
Barry can be reached at [e-mail]. More information about Jim and Barry and their work can be found on their Web site: www.theleadershipchallenge.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
John C. Maxwell
Leadership Is Everyone's Business	1	(6)
James M. Kouzes
Barry Z. Posner
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership	7	(34)
James M. Kouzes
Barry Z. Posner
PART 1 MODEL THE WAY
Reflections on Model the Way	41	(14)
John C. Maxwell
PART 2 INSPIRE A SHARED VISION
Reflections on Inspire a Shared Vision	55	(16)
David McAllister-Wilson
PART 3 CHALLENGE THE PROCESS
Reflections on Challenge the Process	71	(14)
Patrick Lencioni
PART 4 ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT
Reflections on Enable Others to Act	85	(16)
Nancy Ortberg
PART 5 ENCOURAGE THE HEART
Reflections on Encourage the Heart	101	(18)
Ken Blanchard
FINAL REFLECTIONS
Leadership Is a Relationship	119	(8)
James M. Kouzes
Barry Z. Posner
Notes	127	(4)
Selected Readings on Leadership	131	(4)
Acknowledgments	135	(4)
About the Authors	139	(6)
Index	145