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Learn how you can tackle everyday leadership challenges regardless of your title, position, or authority with this insightful resource A book about leadership for people who are not in formal or hierarchical leadership positions, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership provides readers with a comprehensive and practical approach to addressing leadership challenges, no matter the setting or circumstance. Esteemed scholars and sought-after consultants Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner adapt their trademark The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® framework to today's more horizontal workplace, showing people that leadership is not about where you are in the organization; it's about how you behave and what you do. Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership draws on the authors' deep well of research and practical experience to cover key subjects: The essence of making a difference in any role, setting, or situation The difference between positions of authority and leadership The importance of self-development in leadership development This book is perfectly applicable and accessible for anyone who wants to improve their own leadership potential and who isn't yet in an official leadership role. Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership offers authoritative new insights, original case studies and examples, and practical guidance for those individuals who want to make a difference. You supply the will, and this book will supply the way

The book presents a practical framework for individuals at all levels to take charge of their leadership development and reach their full potential. Kouzes and Posner assert that everyone has the inherent capacity to lead and provide actionable steps and coaching tips to harness this ability. Backed by over 30 years of research from more than seventy countries, the authors emphasize the urgent need for exemplary leaders to foster high-performing workplaces and enhance self-worth. Despite the existing potential, a global shortage of leaders persists, attributed to myths surrounding talent, strengths, and effort that prevent many from realizing their capabilities. The text offers evidence-based strategies to cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement and effective leadership. Emerging leaders, coaches, trainers, and HR professionals will benefit from real-world examples and stories that illustrate the fundamentals of leadership. The content is organized into concise chapters that encourage daily actions, making it accessible for readers seeking to improve their leadership skills.

Tato klasika v oblasti leadershipu se již dočkala pátého vydání a své čtenáře si nachází už přes dvacet let. Je to základní publikace o tom, jak se stát špičkovým leaderem. Svým čtenářům nabízí inspirující příběhy lidí, kteří ve své práci dosáhli výjimečných výsledků. Hlavní témata autorů zůstávají stejná a nyní platí víc než kdy jindy. Jejich účinnost už dokázaly stovky tisíc oddaných, úspěšných leaderů. Tato knížka je určená pro skutečné leadery, kteří v dnešní době čelí nejtěžším výzvám, s nimiž se kdy setkali. Poskytuje jim praktické rady založené na dlouholetém, rozsáhlém výzkumu autorů, použitelném pro vedoucí pracovníky na všech úrovních řízení. Hlavní myšlenkou knihy je, že leadership je opravdu pro každého. Dá se naučit, ale není to žádná hračka! To, co se v této knize dozvíte, je dobré okamžitě uplatnit v praxi.

A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the biggest names in leadership In 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.

Getting things done in today’s workplace is hard work. Employees become exhausted, frustrated, and sometimes entirely disenchanted–and often, they are tempted to simply give up. But the research conducted by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner over the last two decades clearly shows that successful leaders find ways to combat these negative feelings by encouraging the hearts of their team members. This workbook, based on the model presented in the bestselling book Encouraging the Heart, guides readers through seven essentials of encouraging the heart: set clear standards, expect the best, pay attention, personalize recognition, tell the story, celebrate together, and set the example. The authors also provide a 21-question self-assessment to help leaders determine how they are doing and where they should focus their development efforts.

Based on Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's classic book The Leadership Challenge, this Workbook will be your hands-on guide for improving your ability to put into action the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model and become a leader who Models the Way, Inspires a Shared Vision, Challenges the Process, Enables Others to Act, and Encourages the Heart. The Workbook's easy-to-use worksheets make efficient planning simple and practical and supports your success in three ways: Reflection: Think about your approach to leadership and become more conscious about how well you engage in each of the Practices. Application: Apply the Practices and commitments to all your projects. Implications: Record what you've learned about yourself, your team, your organization, and your project. Develop your leadership potential with The Leadership Challenge Workbook!

All too often, simple acts of human kindness are often overlooked and under utilized by people in leadership roles. Advising mutual respect and recognition of accomplishments, Encouraging the Heart shows us how true leaders encourage and motivate those they work with by helping them find their voice and making them feel like heroes. Recognized experts in the field of leadership, authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner show us that, through love, leaders can encourage, and indeed allow those around them to be their very best. Both practical and inspirational, Encouraging the Heart gives readers a thoughtful approach to motivating individuals within an organizational structure. Read Chapter 3 or Chapter 12, or see The Encouragement Index.

"Leadership is personal. It's not about the corporation, the community, or the country. It's about you. If people don't believe in the messenger, they won't believe the message. If people don't believe in you, they won't believe in what you say. And if it's about you, then it's about your beliefs, your values, your principles."-- from CredibilityIn this best-selling book, Kouzes and Posner (authors of The Leadership Challenge), explain why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone. They provide rich examples of real managers in action and reveal the six key disciplines and related practices that strengthen a leader's capacity for developing and sustaining credibility. Kouzes and Posner show how leaders can encourage greater initiative, risk-taking, and productivity by demonstrating trust in employees and resolving conflicts on the basis of principles, not positions.