Kouzes / Posner The Truth about Leadership

The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-87243-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten, E-Book

A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the biggestnames in leadership
In these turbulent times, when the very foundations oforganizations and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyondpessimistic predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions.They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. In theirengaging, personal, and bold new book, Kouzes and Posner reveal tentime-tested truths that show what every leader must know, thequestions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-worldissues they will likely face.
* Based on thirty years of research, more than one millionresponses to Kouzes and Posner's leadership assessment, and thequestions people most want leaders to answer
* Explores the fundamental, enduring truths of leadership thathold constant regardless of context or circumstance-leaders make adifference, 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 newlook at the real challenges leaders face today
Drawing from cases spanning three generations of leaders fromaround the world, this is a book leaders can use to do their realand necessary work-bringing about the essential changes that willrenew organizations and communities.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kouzes, James M.

Posner, Barry Z.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: What Everyone Wants to Know About Leadership.
Truth 1: You Make a Difference.
Truth 2: Credibility Is the Foundation of Leadership.
Truth 3: Values Drive Commitment.
Truth 4: Focusing on the Future Sets Leaders Apart.
Truth 5: You Can't Do It Alone.
Truth 6: Trust Rules.
Truth 7: Challenge Is the Crucible of Greatness.
Truth 8: You Either Lead by Example or You Don't Lead atAll.
Truth 9: The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners.
Truth 10: Leadership Is an Affair of the Heart.
Epilogue: Leaders Say Yes.
About the Authors.
Acknowledgements.
Notes.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

James M. Kouzes is the Dean's Executive Professor of Leadership,Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, and one of theleading executive educators in the United States.
Barry Z. Posner is Professor of Leadership at Santa ClaraUniversity, where he served as Dean of the Leavey School ofBusiness for twelve years (1996-2009).
Together, they are the bestselling authors of The LeadershipChallenge, A Leader's Legacy, Credibility, Encouraging the Heart,The Leadership Challenge Workbook, and over a dozen other books andworkbooks on leadership. They also developed the highly acclaimedLeadership Practices Inventory (LPI), a 360-degree assessment toolbased on The Five Practices. They are among the most sought-afterscholars and educators on the subjects of leadership and leadershipdevelopment.
For more information, please visitwww.truthaboutleadership.com