The Leadership Challenge July 25, 2008 (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., $29.95)
True leadership entails achieving improbable success, but how does one realize this goal? The Leadership Challenge, by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner, sheds light on proven methods for doing so, revealing how actual people overcome challenges by harnessing their potential and elevating those around them. Whether you're a businessperson or volunteer, you'll find these insights invaluable, as they show you how to surmount obstacles in order to accomplish great results.
Describing what it takes to create unlikely opportunities, the authors emphasize the fact that key leadership traits are universal, cutting across all cultures and areas of life. They base this belief on their over 25 years of research, revealing the "Five Practices" – Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act and Encourage the Heart – which have stood the test of time, empowering all sorts of people to make their dreams a reality. In discussing these practices, the authors give little mention to celebrities and CEOs, devoting most of their book to the success of regular people.
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