The Truth about Leadership : The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know

by James M. Kouzes; Barry Z. Posner

• ISBN13: 9780470770603
• ISBN10: 0470770600
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the biggest names in leadershipIn these turbulent times, when the very foundations of organizations and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyond pessimistic predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions. They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. In their engaging, personal, and bold new book, Kouzes and Posner reveal ten time-tested truths that show what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-world issues they will likely face. Based on thirty years of research, more than one million responses to Kouzes and Posner's leadership assessment, and the questions people most want leaders to answer Explores the fundamental, enduring truths of leadership that hold constant regardless of context or circumstance-leaders make a difference, credibility, values, trust, leading by example, heart, and more Shows emerging leaders what they need to know to be effective; fans of The Leadership Challenge will find a dynamic new look at the real challenges leaders face todayDrawing from cases spanning three generations of leaders from around the world, this is a book leaders can use to do their real and necessary work-bringing about the essential changes that will renew organizations and communities.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Everyone Wants to Know About Leadership

You Make a Difference

Credibility Is the Foundation of Leadership

Values Drive Commitment

Focusing on the Future Sets Leaders Apart

You Can't Do It Alone

Trust Rules

Challenge Is the Crucible of Greatness

You Either Lead by Example or You Don't Lead at All

The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners

Leadership Is an Affair of the Heart

Epilogue: Leaders Say Yes

About the Authors

Acknowledgements

Notes

Index

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