The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner)
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The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner)
You don't have to be at the top of the organization to learn about what's going on around you. Be on the lookout for new ideas, wherever you are.
Before you can become a credible leader—one who connects “what you say” with “what you do”—you first have to find your authentic voice, the most genuine expression of who you are.
people accomplish more together than apart.
The data indicates that those people who report to leaders who are seen as very frequently or almost always ensuring that “people grow in their jobs by learning new skills and developing themselves” have engagement scores that are 66 percent higher than do the direct reports of leaders who are viewed as rarely engaging in this leadership behavior.
Leaders recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence.
Second Law of Leadership: DWYSYWD: Do What You Say You Will Do.
Breakthroughs come when you reflect on your past, attend to the present, prospect the future, and express your passion.
To effectively Model the Way, you must first be clear about your guiding principles. You must clarify values by finding your voice.
Simply put, people who reciprocate are more likely to be successful than those who try to maximize individual advantage.