The Leadership Challenge, Seventh Edition: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

by Kouzes, James M; Posner, Barry Z.

• ISBN13: 9781119736127
• ISBN10: 1119736129
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781119736158
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780470651728, 9781119278962
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-12-19
• Publisher: Wiley
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, 7th Edition

ISBN: 9781119736127

The Leadership Challenge is a gold-standard guide for leadership development, written by best-selling leadership authors and business scholars James Kouzes and Barry Posner. This essential strategic playbook is designed to help leaders achieve extraordinary results in the face of contemporary business challenges.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by practicing and aspiring leaders who want to stay current, relevant, and effective in a rapidly evolving business environment. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking continuous, incremental improvement in their leadership skills, including professionals looking to inspire and motivate their constituents at every level.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of The Leadership Challenge has been updated to address the latest research and insights into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace. This edition includes engaging stories, current case studies, and straightforward frameworks that help leaders navigate contemporary business challenges.

Author and Other Works

James Kouzes is a fellow at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and formerly the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. Barry Posner holds the Michael J. Accolti, S.J., Chair at Santa Clara University and is Professor of Leadership with the Leavey School of Business. Both authors are renowned for their expertise in leadership development and have written several other influential books on the subject.

Key Features

• Actionable Advice: The book provides actionable advice grounded in robust research and deep insights into the workplace.
• Engaging Stories: It includes engaging stories and current case studies that illustrate effective leadership strategies.
• Straightforward Frameworks: The book offers straightforward frameworks for continuous improvement.
• Interpersonal Dynamics: It frames leadership as both a skill to be learned and as a relationship to be nurtured.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781119736127
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781119736158)
• Digital Formats: Available with built-in study tools like highlights, read-aloud features, and global search capabilities[2].

Publication Details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: January 5, 2023
• Number of Pages: 416
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

• 6th Edition: Available through various retailers
• eBook Formats: Available through VitalSource and other digital platforms

Related ISBNs:

• eBook (VitalSource): ISBN-13: 9781119736158[2]
• eBook (Wiley): ISBN-13: 9781119736127[1]
• Hardcover (Barnes & Noble): ISBN-13: 9781119736127[3]

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Leadership Challenge, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

JAMES KOUZES is a fellow at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and formerly the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University.

BARRY POSNER holds the Michael J. Accolti, S.J., Chair at Santa Clara University and is Professor of Leadership with the Leavey School of Business. He is Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship and previously served as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, as well as Executive Education, and as Dean of the Leavey School.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1            When Leaders Are at Their Best

Chapter 2            Clarify Values

Chapter 3            Set the Example

Chapter 4            Envision the Future

Chapter 5            Enlist Others

Chapter 6            Search for Opportunities

Chapter 7            Experiment and Take Risks

Chapter 8            Foster Collaboration

Chapter 9            Strengthen Others

Chapter 10          Recognize Contributions

Chapter 11          Celebrate the Values and Victories

Chapter 12          Treat Challenge as an Opportunity

 

Endnotes

About the Authors

Index