The Truth About Leadership: The No-Fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know

The Truth About Leadership: The No-Fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know

by JamesM.Kouzes (Author), Barry Z . Posner (Author), Barry Z. Posner (Author), James M. Kouzes (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Publisher: Jossey Bass
Published: 17 Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 0470633549
ISBN 13: 9780470633540

Media Reviews
[Kouzes & Posner] build on existing knowledge by incorporating an understanding of increasingly diverse and cross-generation workforce an informative investigation. (Business Destinations, 2010). the authors explore the enduring truths of leadership that hold true regardless of decade, or circumstance. (Big Red Tomato Company.com, January 2011). An enlightening book, written in an open, easy-to-read style that could well become your favoured guide to leadership. (Business Executive, February 2011).
Author Bio
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 (1996 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