The Leadership Challenge Workbook

by James M. Kouzes (Chairman Emeritus, Tom Peters Company); Barry Z. Posner (Dean, Leavey School of Business Santa Clara University)

• ISBN13: 9780787968212
• ISBN10: 0787968218
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Pfeiffer

Summary

Based on Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's classic book The Leadership Challenge, this Workbook will be your hands-on guide for improving your ability to put into action the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadershipr 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!

Author Biography

Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner are authors of the award-winning and best-selling books, The Leadership Challenge, Encouraging the Heart and Credibility as well as the widely-used Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). The launch of LPI Online, combined with their other publications, truly make them the most trusted source on becoming a better leader.

Table of Contents

Preface: Getting Extraordinary Things Done in Organizations	p. xi
What Leaders Do and What Constituents Expect
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership	p. 3
Leadership Opportunities Are Everywhere
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Leadership Is a Relationship
The Ten Commitments of Leadership
Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership	p. 27
What People Look For and Admire in Leaders
Putting It All Together: Credibility Is the Foundation
Model the Way
Clarify Values	p. 45
Find Your Voice
Affirm Shared Values
Reflection and Action
Set the Example	p. 73
Personify the Shared Values
Teach Others to Model the Values
Reflection and Action
Inspire a Shared Vision
Envision the Future	p. 103
Imagine the Possibilities
Find a Common Purpose
Reflection and Action
Enlist Others	p. 130
Appeal to Common Ideals
Animate the Vision
Reflection and Action
Challenge the Process
Search for Opportunities	p. 161
Seize the Initiative
Exercise Outsight
Reflection and Action
Experiment and Take Risks	p. 188
Generate Small Wins
Learn from Experience
Reflection and Action
Enable Others to Act
Foster Collaboration	p. 221
Create a Climate of Trust
Facilitate Relationships
Reflection and Action
Strengthen Others	p. 248
Enhance Self-Determination
Develop Competence and Confidence
Reflection and Action
Encourage the Heart
Recognize Contributions	p. 279
Expect the Best
Personalize Recognition
Reflection and Action
Celebrate the Values and Victories	p. 307
Create a Spirit of Community
Be Personally Involved
Reflection and Action
Leadership for Everyone
Leadership is Everyone's Business	p. 337
You Are the Most Important Leader in Your Organization
Leadership Is Learned
Leaders Make a Difference
First Lead Yourself
Moral Leadership Calls Us to Higher Purposes
Humility Is the Antidote to Hubris
Leadership Is in the Moment
The Secret to Success in Life
Notes	p. 352
Acknowledgments	p. 369
About the Authors	p. 373
Index	p. 377
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