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Kouzes, James M., 1945-

The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations / - 5th ed. - San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, ©2012. - xiii, 394 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-374) and index.

Introduction: Making extraordinary things happen in organizations -- When leaders are at their best -- Clarify values -- Set the example -- Envision the future -- Enlist others -- Search for opportunities -- Experiment and take risks -- Foster collaboration -- Strengthen others -- Recognize contributions -- Celebrate the values and victories -- Leadership is everyone's business.

The Leadership Challenge, based on Kouzes and Posner's research, this edition casts their work in context for today's world, proving how leadership is a relationship that must be nurtured and can be learned. Features over 100 all-new case studies and examples, which show The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in action around the world. Focuses on toughest organizational challenges leaders face today. Addresses changes in how people work and what people want from their work.

ISBN: 9780470651728 0470651725 1118284313 9781118284315

LCCN: 2012005728

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB244888 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Leadership.
Executive ability.
Management--Case studies.
Leadership.
Personnel Management.
Professional Competence.
Executive ability.
Leadership.
Management.
Personnel Management.
Professional Competence.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Case studies

LC Class. No.: HD57.7 / .K68 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 658.4/092

National Library of Medicine Call No.: BF 637.L4 / K88L 2012