Most Popular Books by Barry Z. Posner

All too often, simple acts of human kindness are often overlookedand under utilized by people in leadership roles. Advising mutualrespect and recognition of accomplishments, Encouraging the Heartshows us how true leaders encourage and motivate those they workwith by helping them find their voice and making them feel likeheroes. Recognized experts in the field of leadership, authorsJames Kouzes and Barry Posner show us that, through love, leaderscan encourage, and indeed allow those around them to be their verybest. Both practical and inspirational, Encouraging the Heart givesreaders a thoughtful approach to motivating individuals within anorganizational structure. Read Chapter 3 or Chapter 12, or see The Encouragement Index.

Completely revised and updated I not only enjoyed it...I found myself constantly nodding and saying to myself, ''That''s right! That''s how it''s done! That''s what it feels like!'' You certainly captured the essence of what I''ve found is at the heart of transforming leadership. -- Robert D. Haas, chairman and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co. The leadership book that outshines them all, updated for today''s new business realities. With an expanded research base of 60,000 leaders, this second edition captures the continuing interest in leadership as a critical aspect of human organizations. It offers a broader scope of leaders in every industry and walk of life, including the education and nonprofit fields, and examines the era''s hottest issues -- the new cynicism, the electronic global village, evolving employee-employer relationships -- in keeping pace with our ever-changing world. The classic five-point guide to better leadership, however, remains as useful as ever.

EL LIDERAZGO ES UN ASUNTO DE TODOS Esta listo para aprovechar las oportunidades que llevan a obtener resultados extraordinarios? Esta listo para inspirar a los demas a sonar, alentar su participacion activa y estar a su lado cuando las cosas se tornen dificiles? Esta listo para liderar? Mas que nunca, nuestras familias, nuestras organizaciones, nuestras naciones y nuestro mundo necesitan personas que esten dispuestas a aceptar este duro desafio. El Taller The Leadership Challenge(R) (El desafio del liderazgo) le brinda la posibilidad de hacerlo--de tomar la iniciativa, aprovechar las oportunidades y marcar la diferencia. Respaldado por mas de 20 anos de investigacion original, el Taller The Leadership Challenge(R) es un proceso de descubrimiento unico e intenso creado por los autores de exitos de ventas, Jim Kouzes y Barry Posner. El Taller desmitifica el concepto de liderazgo y lo aborda como un conjunto de comportamientos que pueden aprenderse. En otras palabras, olvidese de los cargos, los puestos, la jerarquia o la experiencia laboral. El liderazgo esta relacionado con lo que usted hace. Este Libro de tareas del participante esta disenado para acompanarlo en un viaje apasionante para el descubrimiento de uno mismo. Basadas en el celebre modelo Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(R) (Las cinco practicas de liderazgo ejemplar) de Kouzes y Posner, las paginas interactivas lo ayudan a descubrir el significado mas profundo de: A medida que avance en este Libro de tareas, pronto descubrira que la experiencia del Taller The Leadership Challenge(R) es mas que una tipica sesion de capacitacion. Incluso, podria cambiar su vida. LOS AUTORES James M. Kouzes y Barry Z. Posner se encuentran entre los especialistas y educadores mas buscados en la materia del liderazgo y el desarrollo del liderazgo. Han estado trabajando, escribiendo y ensenando en esta area valiosa por mas de treinta anos.

What do you call something that has endured through nearly 30 years of practice and the scrutiny of research? “The Truth!” —Ken Blanchard, best-selling author of The One-Minute Manager From academia to government, healthcare to technology, faith-based to community advocacy organizations, The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® have stood the test of time as the world’s most trusted source for becoming a better leader. Through decades of research, hundreds of personal interviews, analysis of thousands of case studies and millions of survey responses, authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have discovered what over two million worldwide readers of their modern classic, The Leadership Challenge, know as well: The Five Practices provide a proven, evidence-based model for bringing out the leadership potential in anyone, at any level, in any organization, who accepts the leadership challenge.

A completely revised and updated workshop based on the perennial bestseller The Leadership Challenge from preeminent writers, researchers, and leadership development experts Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The Facilitator''s Guide provides everything needed for high-impact workshops for leaders and managers, including an introduction to the model, instructions for conducting the Workshop, and a script for presentation delivery. In addition, the package also contains a Poster and Flash Drive that contains all the Facilitator''s Guide contents, forms, and presentation slides, and a DVD with all video content. Sample copies of all printed participant material are also included in the package.

Getting things done in today''s workplace is hard work. The climb to the top is demanding and long. Employees become exhausted, frustrated, and sometime entirely disenchanted. Often, they are tempted to simply give up. It''s clear from the research conducted by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner over the last two decades that successful leaders find ways to combat these negative feelings by encouraging the hearts of their team members. They inspire others with courage and hope. This hands-on workbook helps leaders to do just that, whether in the workshop environment or on their own. Delving deep into the behaviors that make up this important practice, readers will gain a better understanding of how they can recognize contributions and celebrate the values and victories. The workbook guides readers through 7 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 21-question self-assessment Encouragement Index is now sold seperately..

THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES INVENTORY (Student LPI) is the only leadership tool designed specifically for students and young people. Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the second edition of this celebrated instrument package approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. This 360° leadership assessment tool helps students and young people measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner’s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership® model to real-life challenges.

This 24-page article is perfect for leaders with limited time and budget. It provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posner''s model and overall thoughts on leadership in the realm of the legal sector. Ideal for orienting readers to the Five Practices model at the beginning of a workshop or coaching session, the piece contains two Leadership Challenge case studies drawn from government and the public sector, a short description of the Five Practices, a section on "Learning to Lead", and background information on the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)

NAMED THE #3 TOP SALES BOOK OF 2018! Make extraordinary sales happen! In the Age of the Customer, sales effectiveness depends mightily on the buyer experience. Despite nearly-universal agreement on the need for creating value in every step of the buyer’s journey, sellers continue to struggle with how to create that value and connect meaningfully with buyers. New research bridges the gap and reveals the behavioral blueprint for sellers that makes buyers more likely to meet with them — and more likely to buy from them. In Stop Selling & Start Leading, you’ll discover that the very same behaviors that make leaders more effective also work to make sellers more effective, too. This critical shift in the selling mindset, and in the sales role itself, is the key to boosting your overall sales effectiveness. • Inspire, challenge, and enable buyers • Change your behavior to build trust and increase sales • Step into your leadership potential • See yourself the way your buyers do • Feel good about selling again When you’re aiming for quota attainment and real connections with buyers, this book gives you the confidence and skills you need.

Kouzes'' and Posner''s bestselling The Leadership Challenge has been the most trusted source for becoming a better leader for millions of executives. This new guide from Kouzes and Posner, written in conjunction with coaching experts Elaine Biech, provides practical information and tools for integrating The Practices of Exemplary Leadership into a coaching practice or program. Filled with best practices and success stories as well as worksheets and checklists, this comprehensive resource enables coaches to quickly and easily adapt their coaching regimen to include The Leadership Challenge and the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).

This unique leadership development program is for the young adult who aspires to be an exemplary leader. From the college classroom to the local youth club, the Student Leadership Practices Inventory has helped thousands of young people assess their leadership potential and improve their skills. Drawing from years of impeccable research and real-world experience, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have developed four practical resources that can be used alone or in a workshop setting: the Self, the Observer, the Student Workbook, and the Facilitator''s Guide. Both the Self and Observer are questionnaires for the student leader and the person who has observed the student in action. Each survey features thirty statements based on five important leadership practices: Challenging the Process, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Modeling the Way, and Encouraging the Heart. To score their results, participants will find in the Student Workbook grids for recording scores, charts for interpreting scores, and worksheets for summarizing and planning action steps. For those who need guidance in designing and conducting a student leadership program, there is the Facilitator''s Guide. In addition to detailed instructions and examples, workshop leaders will find masters for overhead transparencies and handouts, checklists for meeting the leadership challenge, normative data on different types of student leaders, and instructions for obtaining computerized scoring software.

Special Enhanced Edition: This article, perfect for leaders with limited time and budget, includes two engaging mini-documentary style videos profiling real exemplary leaders. With candid interviews and real life footage filmed in the workplace, these videos show how the profiled leader works with colleagues and leads within their organization, exemplifying the concepts the practices the authors present in the article. The Article: The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, 2nd Edition provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posner''s model and overall approach to leadership. Ideal for orienting anyone to the Five Practices®, the article contains two Leadership Challenge case studies that are supported and brought to life by the videos, a short description of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, a section on "Learning to Lead", and background information on the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). This ebook is also a great tool for those participating or preparing to participate in a workshop or coaching session.

The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) is the best-selling and most trusted leadership tool of its generation. Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the third edition of this celebrated instrument package approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. This 360° leadership assessment tool helps individuals and organizations measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner''s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® Model to their real-life organizational challenges. The Participant''s Workbook will help you make the most of your LPI Feedback Report, appreciate how others see your leadership behavior, and understand how to use that information to become the most effective leader possible. This short, 10-step workbook guides participants through the process of understanding their LPI Feedback Report. Readers are provided instructions, information, questions, and forms to record their observations and interpretations while analyzing their feedback and developing their immediate personal action plans. Using The Participant''s Workbook will help you: Examine Your First Impressions Explore Consistency Find Patterns and Listen for Messages Seek Clarification Focus Your Developmental Efforts Imagine Your Ideal Future Self Overcome Barriers and Concerns Plan Next Steps The newly revised LPI offers in-depth, precise results. You will get valuable feedback from managers, yourself, direct reports, co-workers, peers, and colleagues from outside your organization. Feedback that provides valid and useful information that will help you improve your leadership skills in The Five Practices so you can: Model the Way Inspire a Shared vision Challenge the Process Enable Others to Act Encourage the Heart Discover your leadership potential with the LPI!

The Student Leadership Challenge: Student Workbook and Leadership Journal is the companion to the bestselling leadership book for students and young people Designed to be used with The Student Leadership Challenge or the Student Leadership Practices Inventory, this workbook will help students go beyond theory and dive into leadership practice. The activities and worksheets inside will guide students in better understanding and embodying The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. There is also a unit on taking, digesting, and understanding the cornerstone assessment of this program, the Student Leadership Practices Inventory. With the workbook''s guidance, students can gain insight into their current leadership skills and identify areas for improvement. Then, they can work through content that helps them commit to and work continuously on their leadership development. The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people do when at their personal best as leaders. Tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this Student Workbook and Leadership Journal builds leadership skills that translate to real-world applications. The fourth edition and the companion workbook have been updated with new stories about topics critical to today''s youth, including climate change, social justice, mental health, and virtual learning. Student leaders using this workbook will: Put The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership into action with exercises that will help them succeed in school and in life. Examine their current leadership skills and make a plan for becoming the best leader they can be. Practice critical leadership behaviors and engage in thought-provoking activities. Assess their own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory. After working through The Student Leadership Challenge: Student Workbook and Leadership Journal, readers will emerge with leadership skills that they can take with them, wherever the future leads.

"A lideranÇa não é um privilégio limitado a uns poucos sortudos. é um conjunto observável e assimilável de habilidades e compet?ncias que são aplicáveis em todos os nÍveis". —Jim Kouzes e Barry Posner O Inventário das Práticas de LideranÇa (LPI) é a ferramenta de lideranÇa mais confiável e mais vendida de sua geraÇão. Desenvolvida por Jim Kouzes e Barry Posner, a terceira ediÇão deste renomado pacote de instrumentos aborda a lideranÇa como um conjunto de comportamentos mensurável, assimilável e que pode ser ensinado. Essa ferramenta de 360? para avaliaÇão da lideranÇa ajuda indivÍduos e organizaÇ?es a medir suas compet?ncias em lideranÇa, ao mesmo tempo que os orienta através do processo de aplicaÇão do aclamado Modelo das Cinco Práticas de LideranÇa Exemplar de Kouzes e Posner aos desafios organizacionais de sua vida diária. O Livro de Trabalho do Participante ajudará voc? a aproveitar ao máximo seu Relatório de Feedback do LPI, valorizar a maneira pela qual os outros v?em seu comportamento de lideranÇa e compreender como usar essas informaÇ?es para se tornar o lÍder mais eficiente possÍvel. O uso do Livro de Trabalho do Participante ajudará voc? a: Examinar suas Primeiras Impress?es Explorar a Coer?ncia Encontrar Padr?es e Escutar as Mensagens Buscar Esclarecimento Concentrar seus EsforÇos de Desenvolvimento Imaginar seu Eu Futuro Ideal Superar Barreiras e PreocupaÇ?es Planejar as Próximas Etapas Revisto recentemente, o LPI oferece resultados profundos e precisos. Voc? receberá um feedback valioso dos gerentes, de si mesmo, de subordinados diretos, colegas de trabalho e colegas de fora da sua organizaÇão. Um feedback que proporciona informaÇ?es válidas e úteis que ajudarão voc? a melhorar suas habilidades de lideranÇa nas Cinco Práticas para lhe permitir: : TraÇar o Caminho Inspirar uma Visão Compartilhada Desafiar o Processo Capacitar os Outros a Agir Encorajar o CoraÇão Descobrir seu potencial de lideranÇa com o uso do LPI!

This card deck was created by two Certified Masters of The Leadership Challenge Workshop, based on the best-selling book by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) Action Cards Facilitator’s Guide Set provides instructions for conducting various activities using LPI Action cards, as well as a set of the cards. The cards, when used with the facilitator’s guide, are designed to reinforce the specific actions of the 30 LPI behaviors. In one activity, participants are provided with the opportunity to apply the LPI Behaviors to a real-life, unresolved challenging business situation. Working in small groups, the participants each write down their own challenge and take turns suggesting how the problem can be solved using various LPI Actions. The cards are the participants to keep--in the future, they can use the deck as an application tool on their own or with their team for other business issues. The facilitator will need to provide each participant with their own deck of the LPI Action Cards.

An in-depth look at how leaders in Asia apply the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in their organizations Kouzes and Posner''s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership is the most trusted and proven leadership paradigm in the business world. Making Extraordinary Things Happen in Asia focuses on the unique ways leaders in Asia have applied the Five Practices and documents their success with it. Using actual case studies and first-person experiences, the book examines the Five Practices framework, shows how the behaviors of individual leaders make a difference, and reveals what leadership in Asia looks like on a daily basis. Each of the Five Practices is supported with five or six case studies illustrating what the Practice looks like on a behavioral level. After examining the Five Practices, the book then reveals what actions would-be and current leaders in Asia can do to improve their leadership skills and effectiveness. Customizes the legendary Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership framework specifically for Asian leaders, and a companion to The Leadership Challenge Features real case studies that show the Practices in action on a daily basis From leadership gurus James Kouzes and Barry Posner, together with one of Asia''s top leadership experts, Steve DeKrey For leaders and aspiring leaders of Asian organizations and business, Making Extraordinary Things Happen in Asia is an invaluable guide to long-term leadership success.

THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES INVENTORY (Student LPI) is the only leadership tool designed specifically for students and young people. Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the second edition of this celebrated instrument package approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors.

EL LIDERAZGO ES UN ASUNTO DE TODOS ?Esta listo para aprovechar las oportunidades que llevan a obtener resultados extraordinarios? ?Esta listo para inspirar a los demas a so?ar, alentar su participacion activa y estar a su lado cuando las cosas se tornen dificiles? ?Esta listo para liderar? Mas que nunca, nuestras familias, nuestras organizaciones, nuestras naciones y nuestro mundo necesitan personas que esten dispuestas a aceptar este duro desafio. El Taller The Leadership Challenge? (El desafio del liderazgo) le brinda la posibilidad de hacerlo--de tomar la iniciativa, aprovechar las oportunidades y marcar la diferencia. Respaldado por mas de 20 a?os de investigacion original, el Taller The Leadership Challenge? es un proceso de descubrimiento unico e intenso creado por los autores de exitos de ventas, Jim Kouzes y Barry Posner. El Taller desmitifica el concepto de liderazgo y lo aborda como un conjunto de comportamientos que pueden aprenderse. En otras palabras, olvidese de los cargos, los puestos, la jerarquia o la experiencia laboral. El liderazgo esta relacionado con lo que usted hace. Este Libro de tareas del participante esta dise?ado para acompa?arlo en un viaje apasionante para el descubrimiento de uno mismo. Basadas en el celebre modelo Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership? (Las cinco practicas de liderazgo ejemplar) de Kouzes y Posner, las paginas interactivas lo ayudan a descubrir el significado mas profundo de: A medida que avance en este Libro de tareas, pronto descubrira que la experiencia del Taller The Leadership Challenge? es mas que una tipica sesion de capacitacion. Incluso, podria cambiar su vida. LOS AUTORES James M. Kouzes y Barry Z. Posner se encuentran entre los especialistas y educadores mas buscados en la materia del liderazgo y el desarrollo del liderazgo. Han estado trabajando, escribiendo y ense?ando en esta area valiosa por mas de treinta a?os.

THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES INVENTORY (Student LPI) is the only leadership tool designed specifically for students and young people. Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the second edition of this celebrated instrument package approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. This 360° leadership assessment tool helps students and young people measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner’s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership® model to real-life challenges.

Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge is a faith-based companion to the best-selling leadership book of all time--The Leadership Challenge. Grounded in Jim and Barry’s time-tested research, Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge describes their Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership ® --Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart—and offers practical guidance and inspiring examples about how Christian leaders can have a powerful impact in their workplaces, communities, and congregations by bringing their faith into their leadership. In addition to Jim and Barry’s foundational wisdom, the book brings together five leaders who reflect on the Five Practices from a Christian perspective. John C. Maxwell, David McAllister-Wilson, Patrick Lencioni, Nancy Ortberg, and Ken Blanchard share insights and stories culled from personal experience and the lives of other Christian leaders who have accomplished extraordinary things in churches, communities, classrooms, and corporations. Their thoughtful reflections on the role of faith in leadership will propel leaders and aspiring leaders

Based on the internationally acclaimed best-seller The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, The Leadership Challenge Values Cards Facilitator''s Guide offers step-by-step instructions on learning and applying one of the enduring truths of leadership—the truth that values drive commitment. Using the guide''s innovative and time-tested activities, trainers, human resource professionals, and consultants can facilitate learning opportunities for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders who are committed to improving their leadership competencies. As Kouzes and Posner explain, the best leaders have a clear understanding of their personal values and ideals. The Leadership Challenge Values Cards can help any experienced or aspiring leader to clarify these personal values, as well as to build consensus on shared values that will guide them and their teams in taking decisions and actions in all situations. Each of the Values Cards is pre-printed with key words such as creativity, loyalty, and teamwork so that participants can more easily identify and record the values that are most meaningful to them. The Facilitator''s Guide contains 11 dynamic activities: 2 introductory activities, 6 Personal Values Drive Commitment Activities, and 3 Shared Values Make a Difference Activities. Facilitators will need to purchase a deck of the cards for each participant. After the workshop or coaching session, the cards become a take-away for the participants—they can use their deck as a tool for reflection and as an aide for helping to clarify the values with their own constituents. They can also be used at home to engage family members in the all-important conversations about the beliefs they''d like to live by. Praise for The Leadership Challenge Values Cards Facilitator''s Guide "When I went to the Workshop, I was at a turning point in my professional and personal lives. After doing the Values Cards activity, I realized that I was not ''living my values'' to the fullest extent in either area. After the workshop, I had conversations with folks in my personal and professional lives as to what is important to me and what I stand for. As a result, I was able to make adjustments in both areas of my life." Ken Hurdle, chief ombudsman, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Refreshed and Updated for the Next Generation Leader Over the last twenty-five years, The Leadership Challenge established a reputation as a research-driven, evidence-based leadership development model with a simple, yet profound, principle at its core: leadership is a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. In this new edition of The Leadership Challenge Workshop, bestselling authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner advocate for broadening the reach of our leadership development efforts. In today''s challenging and complex workplace, leaders are desperately needed from the front lines to the executive suites. The secret of high-performing organizations is that everyone within them knows that leadership-at-all-levels is expected and rewarded, and that individuals everywhere are responsible for making extraordinary things happen. This comprehensive Facilitator''s Guide provides everything needed to prepare for and deliver a high-impact leadership development program for leaders at all levels. It includes an introduction to the model, detailed preparation instructions and checklists, and a customizable presentation script for conducting the standard 2-day workshop. In addition, this package also contains a Five Practices/Ten Commitments poster and flash drive that contains all the Facilitator''s Guide content, forms, and presentation slides, and a DVD with all video content. Sample copies of all participant material are also included in the package—Participant Workbook, An Introduction to The Five Practices Workbook, Practice Book, Vision Book, Values Cards, and The Leadership Challenge Card. What''s New About This Edition? Participant Workbook with contemporary, colorful design Ten new video cases Online pre-work Innovative participant take-away materials Flexible, customizable delivery options "Jim and Barry''s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and The Leadership Challenge Workshop represent an evidence-based approach that will inspire any leader to become far more effective and successful by creating a work environment where there is trust, teamwork, and a shared vision. This workshop is a must for the leader of any organization seeking to enhance employee engagement in their quest to be the best." —John E. Sindoni, SPHR, senior vice president, Human Resources, Meridian Health "I recommend The Leadership Challenge Workshop to anyone who is responsible for developing leaders in their organization. The curriculum includes a deep immersion into the Leadership Challenge model, tools, and exercises that enable facilitators to successfully develop their future leaders." —Mark Ronk, Head of Training and Development, Nestlé USA "The Leadership Challenge® Workshop provides a clear picture of the art of leadership. Whether your leaders are new out of the gate or later in the race, this program is a must have for every step of their leadership journey." —Sterling Gross, Executive and Leadership Development, Luxottica Retail

Refreshed and Updated for the Next Generation Leader Over the last twenty-five years, The Leadership Challenge established a reputation as a research-driven, evidence-based leadership development model with a simple, yet profound, principle at its core: leadership is a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. In this new edition of The Leadership Challenge® Workshop, bestselling authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner advocate for broadening the reach of our leadership development efforts. In today′s challenging and complex workplace, leaders are desperately needed from the front lines to the executive suites. The secret of high-performing organizations is that everyone within them knows that leadership-at-all-levels is expected and rewarded, and that individuals everywhere are responsible for making extraordinary things happen. This comprehensive Facilitator′s Guide provides everything needed to prepare for and deliver a high-impact leadership development program for leaders at all levels. It includes an introduction to the model, detailed preparation instructions and checklists, and a customizable presentation script for conducting the standard 2-day workshop. In addition, this package also contains a Five Practices/Ten Commitments poster and flash drive that contains all the Facilitator′s Guide content, forms, and presentation slides, and a DVD with all video content. Sample copies of all participant material are also included in the package-Participant Workbook, An Introduction to The Five Practices Workbook, Practice Book, Vision Book, Values Cards, and The Leadership Challenge Card. What′s New About This Edition? Participant Workbook with contemporary, colorful design Ten new video cases Online pre-work Innovative participant take-away materials Flexible, customizable delivery options "Jim and Barry′s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and The Leadership Challenge® Workshop represent an evidence-based approach that will inspire any leader to become far more effective and successful by creating a work environment where there is trust, teamwork, and a shared vision. This workshop is a must for the leader of any organization seeking to enhance employee engagement in their quest to be the best."-JOHN E. SINDONI, SPHR, senior vice president, Human Resources, Meridian Health "I recommend The Leadership Challenge® Workshop to anyone who is responsible for developing leaders in their organization. The curriculum includes a deep immersion into the Leadership Challenge model, tools, and exercises that enable facilitators to successfully develop their future leaders."-Mark Ronk, Head of Training and Development, Nestlé USA "The Leadership Challenge® Workshop provides a clear picture of the art of leadership. Whether your leaders are new out of the gate or later in the race, this program is a must have for every step of their leadership journey." -Sterling Gross, Executive and Leadership Development, Luxottica Retail

Refreshed and Updated for the Next Generation Leader. Over the last twenty-five years, The Leadership Challenge established a reputation as a research-driven, evidence-based leadership development model with a simple, yet profound, principle at its core: leadership is a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. In this new edition of The Leadership Challenge® Deluxe Workshop, bestselling authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner advocate for broadening the reach of our leadership development efforts. In today''s challenging and complex workplace, leaders are desperately needed from the front lines to the executive suites. The secret of high-performing organizations is that everyone within them knows that leadership-at-all-levels is expected and rewarded, and that individuals everywhere are responsible for making extraordinary things happen. This comprehensive Facilitator''s Deluxe Guide provides everything needed to prepare for and deliver a high-impact leadership development program for leaders at all levels. The package includes: An introduction to the model, instructions for conducting the Workshop, a script for presentation delivery, and tools for customization Sample participant workbooks (2 day and Intro versions) The Leadership Challenge Practice Book – new! The Leadership Challenge Vision Book – new! 1 deck of The Leadership Challenge Values Cards The Leadership Challenge Card 4E The Leadership Challenge Poster The LPI Action Cards Facilitator Guide Package The Leadership Challenge Values Cards Facilitator Guide Package The Leadership Challenge Activities Book A Coach’s Guide to Developing Leaders book u00adDVD with 10 all new video case studies Flash Drive with electronic version of the facilitator’s guide, planning checklist, detailed scripts, video case studies, pre‑work fi les, PowerPoint deck, and handouts. What’s new about this edition? Participant Workbooks with contemporary, colorful design Ten new video cases Online pre‑work Innovative participant take‑away materials Flexible, customizable delivery options

This is the Spanish edition of the 16-page article that is perfect for leaders with limited time and budget. It provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posner''s model and overall thoughts on leadership. Ideal for orienting readers to the Five Practices model at the beginning of a workshop or coaching session, the piece contains two Leadership Challenge case studies, a short description of the Five Practices, a section on "Learning to Lead", and background information on the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).

"The first true revision of the classic book from the bestselling author of The Leadership Challenge As the world falls deeper into economic downturns and warfare, the question of credibility (how leaders gain and lose it) is more important than ever. Building on their research from The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner explore in Credibility why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone, and why leaders must "Say what you mean and mean what you say." This first full revision of the book since its initial publication in 1993 features new case studies from around the world, fully updated data and research, and a streamlined format. Written by the premier leadership experts working today, Credibility: Reveals the six key disciplines that strengthen a leader''s capacity for developing and sustaining credibility. Provides rich examples of real managers in action Includes updates to the applications and research This personal, inspiring, and genuine guide helps you understand the fundamental importance of credibility for building personal and organizational success"--$cProvided by publisher.

This 16-page article is perfect for leaders with limited time and budget. It provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posner''s model and overall thoughts on leadership. The most trusted source on becoming a better leader.