Book description
A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the biggest names
in leadership
In these turbulent times, when the very foundations of organizations
and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyond pessimistic
predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions. They need to turn
to what's real and what's proven. In their engaging, personal, and
bold new book, Kouzes and Posner reveal ten time-tested truths that
show what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared
to answer, and the real-world issues they will likely face.
- Based on thirty years of research, more than one million
responses to Kouzes and Posner's leadership assessment, and the
questions people most want leaders to answer
- Explores the fundamental, enduring truths of leadership that
hold constant regardless of context or circumstance-leaders make a
difference, credibility, values, trust, leading by example, heart,
and more
- Shows emerging leaders what they need to know to be effective;
fans of The Leadership Challenge will find a dynamic new
look at the real challenges leaders face today
Drawing from cases spanning three generations of leaders from around
the world, this is a book leaders can use to do their real and
necessary work-bringing about the essential changes that will renew
organizations and communities.
James M. Kouzes is the Dean's Executive Professor of Leadership,
Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, and one of the
leading executive educators in the United States.
Barry Z. Posner is Professor of Leadership at Santa Clara University,
where he served as Dean of the Leavey School of Business for twelve
years (1996Â-2009).
Together, they are the bestselling authors of The Leadership
Challenge, A Leader's Legacy, Credibility, Encouraging the Heart, The
Leadership Challenge Workbook, and over a dozen other books and
workbooks on leadership. They also developed the highly acclaimed
Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), a 360-degree assessment tool
based on The Five Practices. They are among the most sought-after
scholars and educators on the subjects of leadership and leadership
development.
For more information, please visit www. truthaboutleadership. com
