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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2017
- Book Title
- The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Hap...
- ISBN
- 9781119278962
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1119278961
ISBN-13
9781119278962
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229125813
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Leadership Challenge : How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations
Subject
Leadership, Personal Success, Management
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
6
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2017-007052
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"For anyone who wants to improve their leadership, The Leadership Challenge is the perfect book for you." (The association of MBA's, June 2017) "...this book is a well written piece of art, which gives the reader practical skills and tips on how to start and maintain conversations in any situation." (Nursing Times, April 2018), "For anyone who wants to improve their leadership, The Leadership Challenge is the perfect book for you." ( The Association of MBA's , June 2017) "... this book is a well written piece of art, which gives the reader practical skills and tips on how to start and maintain conversations in any situation." ( Nursing Times , April 2018)
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
658.4/092
Table Of Content
INTRODUCTION Making Extraordinary Things Happen in Organisations xi WHAT LEADERS DO AND WHAT CONSTITUENTS EXPECT 1 1 When Leaders Are at Their Best 3 2 Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership 25 PRACTICE 1 MODEL THE WAY 45 3 Clarify Values 47 4 Set the Example 71 PRACTICE 2 INSPIRE A SHARED VISION 93 5 Envision the Future 95 6 Enlist Others 117 PRACTICE 3 CHALLENGE THE PROCESS 143 7 Search for Opportunities 145 8 Experiment and Take Risks 169 PRACTICE 4 ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT 193 9 Foster Collaboration 195 10 Strengthen Others 219 PRACTICE 5 ENCOURAGE THE HEART 245 11 Recognise Contribution 247 12 Celebrate the Values and Victories 271 13 Leadership is Everyone's Business 295 Endnotes 315 Acknowledgements 349 About the Authors 351 Index 355
Synopsis
The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address today's realities The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full potential. This new seventh edition has been revised to address current challenges, and includes more international examples and a laser focus on business issues; you'll learn how extraordinary leaders accomplish extraordinary things, and how to develop your leadership skills and style to deliver quality results every time. Engaging stories delve into the fundamental roles that great leaders fulfill, and simple frameworks provide a primer for those who seek continuous improvement; by internalizing key insights and putting concepts into action, you'll become a more effective, more impactful leader. A good leader gets things done; a great leader aspires, inspires, and achieves more. This book highlights the differences between good and great, and shows you how to bridge the chasm between getting things done and making things happen. Gain deep insight into leadership's critical role in organizational health Navigate the shift toward team-oriented work relationships Motivate and inspire to break through the pervasive new cynicism Leverage the electronic global village to deliver better results Business is evolving at an increasingly rapid rate, and leaders must keep pace with the changes or risk stagnation. People work differently, are motivated differently, and have different expectations today--business as usual is quickly losing its effectiveness. The Leadership Challenge helps you stay current, relevant, and effective in the modern workplace., The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address todays realities The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field., PRAISE FOR THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE "This is a classic one of the few books on leadership thats actually worth reading. The Leadership Challenge is more relevant than ever: a practical, evidence-based resource on how to mobilize people around a common goal." Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take " The Leadership Challenge sets the standard for leadership and is a must read at any stage of your career. The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership provide a comprehensive road map to help us understand what it takes to inspire those we are privileged to lead, and also teaches us to lead with empathy, conviction, and authenticity." Mike Selfridge, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, First Republic Bank "Up-to-date, superbly compelling, and full of heart, the sixth edition of Jim Kouzes and Barry Posners classic draws on an unmatched trove of new data to offer fresh context to the fundamentals of great leadership. The Leadership Challenge remains the essential text for leaders who want to achieve the extraordinary in todays hypercompetitive environment." Sally Helgesen, author, The Female Vision, The Web of Inclusion , and The Female Advantage "The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are the foundation and road map for developing leadership skills that are needed today more than ever. The Leadership Challenge , Sixth Edition shares real world examples of how putting the practices to work makes great companies and leaders. This book should be on every leaders desk and have lots of bookmarks." Garry Ridge, President and CEO, WD-40 Company, coauthor of Helping People Win at Work, The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address today's realities The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full potential. This new sixth edition has been revised to address current challenges, and includes more international examples and a laser focus on business issues; you'll learn how extraordinary leaders accomplish extraordinary things, and how to develop your leadership skills and style to deliver quality results every time. Engaging stories delve into the fundamental roles that great leaders fulfill, and simple frameworks provide a primer for those who seek continuous improvement; by internalizing key insights and putting concepts into action, you'll become a more effective, more impactful leader. A good leader gets things done; a great leader aspires, inspires, and achieves more. This book highlights the differences between good and great, and shows you how to bridge the chasm between getting things done and making things happen. Gain deep insight into leadership's critical role in organizational health Navigate the shift toward team-oriented work relationships Motivate and inspire to break through the pervasive new cynicism Leverage the electronic global village to deliver better results Business is evolving at an increasingly rapid rate, and leaders must keep pace with the changes or risk stagnation. People work differently, are motivated differently, and have different expectations today--business as usual is quickly losing its effectiveness. The Leadership Challenge helps you stay current, relevant, and effective in the modern workplace.
LC Classification Number
HD57.7.K68 2017
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