Most Popular Books by James M. Kouzes

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.

"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!

Written by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner—two of the foremost experts on the topic of leadership—the Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator''s Guide to Exemplary Leadership clearly shows how anyone can develop the key leadership skills needed "to get extraordinary things done" on their campuses. This important resource outlines the principles and practices that are solidly based in more than two decades of quantitative and qualitative research. The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator''s Guide to Exemplary Leadership Describes the proven Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Explains the fundamental principles that support the key leadership practices Provides actual case examples of real people on college and university campuses who demonstrate each practice Offers specific recommendations on what to do to own these practices Shows how to continue to develop as a leader

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.

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.

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 degree 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 real-life organizational challenges. Everything you need to obtain and deliver complete 360 degree feedback for your participants is in this easy-to-use instrument package including: LPI Facilitator''s Guide LPI Self LPI Observer LPI Participant''s Workbook LPI Leadership Development Planner LPI CD-ROM (Includes Scoring Software, visuals, and forms) The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Article The Leadership Challenge Poster The Leadeship Challenge Card The newly revised LPI offers in-depth, precise results. The Scoring Software produces a detailed Feedback Report for each participant and has the capability to save data for score comparisons over multiple administrations. Designed to be user-friendly, the updated Participant''s Workbook quickly takes participants to the heart and soul of their Feedback Report. And the new Leadership Development Planner was created to be used over several months of coaching sessions. Give your participants the skills to master The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: Model the Way Inspire a Shared Vision Challenge the Process Enable Others to Act Encourage the Heart Anyone can learn to be an effective leader if they are given the right feedback and tools. Help others to discover their leadership potential with the LPI!

Buy the set and save! Includes one copy each of The Student Leadership Challenge book, Student Workbook and Personal Leadership Journal, and Student LPI Self Inventory, and three copies of the Student LPI Observer Inventory. No other discounts apply.

The respected leadership inventory, now available for French speakers The LPI: Observer is the 30-item observer assessment associated with the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) product suite. This product is the French-language version of the LPI: Observer assessment instrument. The Leadership Practices Inventory is the best-selling and most trusted leadership tool of its generation. This celebrated instrument approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. The 360-degree 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 real-life organizational challenges.

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

Buy the set and save! Includes one copy each of The Student Leadership Challenge book, Student Workbook and Personal Leadership Journal, Facilitation and Activity Guide, Student LPI Scoring Software, and Student LPI Self Inventory, and three copies of the Student LPI Observer Inventory. No other discounts apply.

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

Leadership is not exclusive to the charismatic. It is a learnable process. --Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner Survey results after survey results (from Training magazine to HR.com) with the same message tell us that leadership development is a major concern of training and HR professionals. As organizations around the globe come to terms with the retirement of their most talented executives, they are looking to leadership development as the way to increase their talent pool and prepare for the future. As the best-selling and most trusted leadership tool of its generation, LPI is exactly the kind of out-of-the-box solution that they are looking for. This 360-degree leadership assessment tool helps individuals and organizations measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of putting the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® into actual practice.