Leadership Challenge : How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations: 25th Anniversary

from Mr.McAdow

Used this book wihtin a year long leadrehsip course I took wihtin my county. I enjoyed the many case studies and stories that connected the main points of the book and found it an enjoyable read.

from ebnelson

The best part of this detailed look at leadership in the workplace is its focus on respect of individuals and acknowledgement of the power of teams. Viewing leaders as ones who "enable others to act not by hoarding the power they have but by giving it away," is critical to the book's thrust, resu...

from patl

It's about being a leader, and becoming a better leader, and while I usually recoil at business models of leadership, this book is fantastic

from paulsignorelli

James Kouzes and Barry Posner, throughout "The Leadership Challenge," effectively document the obvious and important influences leaders have on those around them. Their "Five Practices and Ten Commitments of Leadership" include reminders that leaders "model the way," "inspire a shared vision," "c...

from Razinha

I'm not a fan of alludes and Posner...most of what I've read of theirs is several times longer than necessary - as if they felt a need to justify their position by adding in more anecdotes than normal. This was required reading for a year long management round table and while it does have value, ...