The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition
by: James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
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Guest Reviewer: Marshall Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized by almost every major business publication as one of America's leading executive educators and coaches.He is the author or co-editor of 22 books, including What Got You Here Won't Get You There--a New York Times bestseller and Wall Street Journal #1 business book.
I consider Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner to be the best research-based book ever written in the field of leadership.
What I love about this book is that it is actually written for its readers!
Let's face it--very few readers of business books are CEO's of multi-billion corporations.Yet many business books follow the same over-used formula--interviewing CEOs--talking about what they are doing so well--and suggesting that you do the same thing.
Leadership Challenge is based upon learnings from leaders at all levels--and shows how "regular people" can make a huge, positive difference in their organizations.It is written in a way that can help executives, mid-managers, first-line supervisors, project leaders--and even individual contributors--better understand how they can lead--and be able to immediately apply what they have learned in their work.
My favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz.Three of the movie's main characters are seekers: the scarecrow--who is searching for a brain--or wisdom, the tin man--who is searching for a heart--or compassion, and the lion--who is searching for the nerve--or courage.Leadership Challenge helps its readers, who are also seekers, find all three.It shows how real leaders can demonstrate the wisdom--needed to build a vision and show the way, the courage--needed to the challenge the system and do what is right, and the compassion--needed to care for and inspire others.
Although my Ph.D. is in Organizational Behavior, my undergraduate background is in mathematics.I respect people who gather real facts and don't just "shoot from the hip."Jim and Barry have developed the "Leadership Practices Inventory"--which is possibly the world's most widely-respected tool for 360° leadership feedback.They have thoroughly reviewed input from tens of thousands of respondents and used this data to form sound conclusions about what works--and what doesnt work--in terms of leadership behavior.
My recent book, What Got You Here Won't Get You There, talks about why it can be so challenging for successful people to make the changes that they need to "go to the next level."Jim and Barry have not fallen into the classic "successful author's trap."Given the tremendous success of the first edition of Leadership Challenge, they could have easily thought, "Why change this?It is a huge winner!"Instead they have put in countless hours to make each new edition of this classic better than the previous editions.They have worked to incorporate both what they have learned, through their ongoing research--and what they have observed, through their observations of the changing world of work--to make this edition the best--and most relevant--for today's readers.
My final comment for you as a reader: don't just learn from this book--do something with what you learn.This is a practical guide that can help you lead in a way that makes your organization a better place.Take advantage of this opportunity to make a positive difference in your own life--and in the lives of the people that you lead. --Marshall Goldsmith
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This leadership classic continues to be a bestseller after three editions and 20 years in print. It is the gold standard for research-based leadership, and the premier resource on becoming a leader. This new edition, with streamlined text, more international and business examples, and a graphic redesign, is more readable and accessible to business readers than ever before, and will prove to be the best edition yet.
FAQs About the Five Practices Model from The Leadership Challenge
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Product Description:
The most trusted resource on becoming a leader is now updated and revised for a new generation.
This leadership classic continues to be a bestseller after three editions and twenty years in print. It is the gold standard for research-based leadership, and the premier resource on becoming a leader. This new edition, with streamlined text, more international and business examples, and a graphic redesign, is more readable and accessible than ever before.
The Leadership Challenge, Fourth Edition, has been extensively updated with the latest research and case studies, and offers inspiring new stories of real people achieving extraordinary results. The authors' central theme remains the same and is more relevant today than ever: "Leadership is Everyones Business." Their "five practices" and "ten commitments" have been proven by hundreds of thousands of dedicated, successful leaders. This edition, with almost one-third new material, emphasizes the global community and refocuses on business leaders.
Guest Reviewer: Marshall Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized by almost every major business publication as one of America's leading executive educators and coaches.He is the author or co-editor of 22 books, including What Got You Here Won't Get You There--a New York Times bestseller and Wall Street Journal #1 business book.
I consider Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner to be the best research-based book ever written in the field of leadership.What I love about this book is that it is actually written for its readers!
Let's face it--very few readers of business books are CEO's of multi-billion corporations.Yet many business books follow the same over-used formula--interviewing CEOs--talking about what they are doing so well--and suggesting that you do the same thing.
Leadership Challenge is based upon learnings from leaders at all levels--and shows how "regular people" can make a huge, positive difference in their organizations.It is written in a way that can help executives, mid-managers, first-line supervisors, project leaders--and even individual contributors--better understand how they can lead--and be able to immediately apply what they have learned in their work.
My favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz.Three of the movie's main characters are seekers: the scarecrow--who is searching for a brain--or wisdom, the tin man--who is searching for a heart--or compassion, and the lion--who is searching for the nerve--or courage.Leadership Challenge helps its readers, who are also seekers, find all three.It shows how real leaders can demonstrate the wisdom--needed to build a vision and show the way, the courage--needed to the challenge the system and do what is right, and the compassion--needed to care for and inspire others.
Although my Ph.D. is in Organizational Behavior, my undergraduate background is in mathematics.I respect people who gather real facts and don't just "shoot from the hip."Jim and Barry have developed the "Leadership Practices Inventory"--which is possibly the world's most widely-respected tool for 360° leadership feedback.They have thoroughly reviewed input from tens of thousands of respondents and used this data to form sound conclusions about what works--and what doesnt work--in terms of leadership behavior.
My recent book, What Got You Here Won't Get You There, talks about why it can be so challenging for successful people to make the changes that they need to "go to the next level."Jim and Barry have not fallen into the classic "successful author's trap."Given the tremendous success of the first edition of Leadership Challenge, they could have easily thought, "Why change this?It is a huge winner!"Instead they have put in countless hours to make each new edition of this classic better than the previous editions.They have worked to incorporate both what they have learned, through their ongoing research--and what they have observed, through their observations of the changing world of work--to make this edition the best--and most relevant--for today's readers.
My final comment for you as a reader: don't just learn from this book--do something with what you learn.This is a practical guide that can help you lead in a way that makes your organization a better place.Take advantage of this opportunity to make a positive difference in your own life--and in the lives of the people that you lead. --Marshall Goldsmith
More to Explore
This leadership classic continues to be a bestseller after three editions and 20 years in print. It is the gold standard for research-based leadership, and the premier resource on becoming a leader. This new edition, with streamlined text, more international and business examples, and a graphic redesign, is more readable and accessible to business readers than ever before, and will prove to be the best edition yet.FAQs About the Five Practices Model from The Leadership Challenge
Learn More About The Leadership Challenge Approach
Product Description:
The most trusted resource on becoming a leader is now updated and revised for a new generation.
This leadership classic continues to be a bestseller after three editions and twenty years in print. It is the gold standard for research-based leadership, and the premier resource on becoming a leader. This new edition, with streamlined text, more international and business examples, and a graphic redesign, is more readable and accessible than ever before.
The Leadership Challenge, Fourth Edition, has been extensively updated with the latest research and case studies, and offers inspiring new stories of real people achieving extraordinary results. The authors' central theme remains the same and is more relevant today than ever: "Leadership is Everyones Business." Their "five practices" and "ten commitments" have been proven by hundreds of thousands of dedicated, successful leaders. This edition, with almost one-third new material, emphasizes the global community and refocuses on business leaders.
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- Practical and powerful!
This book was easy to read because it was meaningful, powerful, and relevant. Real-life examples from every field of leadership were provided in every chapter. Regardless on one's leadership position in any organization, this book provides the tools a person needs to make leadership effective and constituents feel motivated to achieve the highest goals for the organization. A must-read if you are an aspiring leader or just want to become the best leader possible!
Rating: - Sets a High Bar and Provides the Tools to Clear it
This is a classic work on leadership, and is on it's fourth edition since first being written back in the 80's.The authors have done a great job in keeping the material current, the approach fresh, and the concepts relevant.
The premise is that leadership falls to five principles, with ten commandments.The five principles are:
*Model the Way
*Inspire a Shared Vision
*Challenge the Process
*Enable Others to Act
*Encourage the Heart
While ... Read More
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- Leadership
This was the textbook for a Leadership class that I took as part of my Masters. It is imposing and goes into great detail (sometimes too much) yet it has terrific information. If someone is truly committed to being a leader then this is a book they need to read. I love to read biographies and history but if I had seen this on the shelf or read the on-line blurb, I would have gone right past it. It's rather plain looking and has no sizzle factor. The information is difficult to read - it is a textbook - ... Read More
Rating: - Very Inspirational Book
I actually bought this book to do a class project but it ended up being a very inspirational read as well.It was very easy to understand and read quickly and smoothly.I would recommend it for anybody really.The principles can be applied outside the normal business realm and it's very easy to follow.
Rating: - Best book on management
I purchased this book for my leadership and management class at UofR. Wow. I read this book first as an employee. I need to go back and re-read it as a leader. Doing this will give me a different perspective on things that happened in my own jobs and how I could have solved them-if I was the leader/manager.
This book focused more on how to lead people-not how to manage them. Everyone can be a manager. What you need to do is stand out and be a leader. One key word that is present in this book ... Read More
- Practical and powerful!This book was easy to read because it was meaningful, powerful, and relevant. Real-life examples from every field of leadership were provided in every chapter. Regardless on one's leadership position in any organization, this book provides the tools a person needs to make leadership effective and constituents feel motivated to achieve the highest goals for the organization. A must-read if you are an aspiring leader or just want to become the best leader possible!
- Sets a High Bar and Provides the Tools to Clear itThis is a classic work on leadership, and is on it's fourth edition since first being written back in the 80's.The authors have done a great job in keeping the material current, the approach fresh, and the concepts relevant.
The premise is that leadership falls to five principles, with ten commandments.The five principles are:
*Model the Way
*Inspire a Shared Vision
*Challenge the Process
*Enable Others to Act
*Encourage the Heart
While ... Read More
- LeadershipThis was the textbook for a Leadership class that I took as part of my Masters. It is imposing and goes into great detail (sometimes too much) yet it has terrific information. If someone is truly committed to being a leader then this is a book they need to read. I love to read biographies and history but if I had seen this on the shelf or read the on-line blurb, I would have gone right past it. It's rather plain looking and has no sizzle factor. The information is difficult to read - it is a textbook - ... Read More
- Very Inspirational BookI actually bought this book to do a class project but it ended up being a very inspirational read as well.It was very easy to understand and read quickly and smoothly.I would recommend it for anybody really.The principles can be applied outside the normal business realm and it's very easy to follow.
- Best book on managementI purchased this book for my leadership and management class at UofR. Wow. I read this book first as an employee. I need to go back and re-read it as a leader. Doing this will give me a different perspective on things that happened in my own jobs and how I could have solved them-if I was the leader/manager.
This book focused more on how to lead people-not how to manage them. Everyone can be a manager. What you need to do is stand out and be a leader. One key word that is present in this book ... Read More
