| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 212 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface: The Premise and the Promise -- Who Should Read This Book? -- Research-Based Practices -- A Guidebook on Leadership -- The Future of Leadership -- Chapter 1 Leadership Is Not a Position -- Leadership Is a Relationship -- Credibility Is the Foundation of Leadership -- The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership -- Model the Way -- Inspire a Shared Vision -- Challenge the Process -- Enable Others to Act -- Encourage the Heart -- You Are Already Leading -- Leadership Makes a Difference -- Chapter 2 Model the Way -- Clarify Your Values |
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Explore Your Inner Territory -- Discover Your Voice -- Build and Affirm Shared Values -- Lead by Example -- Spend Your Time and Attention Wisely -- Turn Critical Incidents into Teachable Moments -- Tell Stories to Reinforce Values and Connect with Actions -- Watch Your Language -- Ask Purposeful Questions -- Seek Feedback -- Take Action to Model the Way -- Chapter 3 Inspire a Shared Vision -- Clarify Your Vision -- Discover Your Theme -- Explore Your Past -- Immerse Yourself -- Get Others on Board -- Listen Deeply -- Discover a Common Purpose -- Take Pride in Being Unique |
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Create Images of the Future -- Practice Positive Communication and Be Expressive -- Take Action to Inspire a Shared Vision -- Chapter 4 Challenge the Process -- Seize the Initiative to Improve -- Make Something Happen -- Make Challenge Meaningful -- Look Outward for Fresh Ideas -- Experiment and Take Risks -- Make It Safe to Take Risks -- Make Small Wins Work -- Learn from Mistakes -- Adopt a Learning Mindset -- Be Resilient -- Take Action to Challenge the Process -- Chapter 5 Enable Others to Act -- Foster Collaboration and Build Trust -- Show Concern for Others |
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Facilitate Positive Interdependence and Reciprocity -- Be More Giving -- Maintain Durable Social Connections -- Strengthen Others -- Provide Choices -- Build Competence and Confidence -- Foster Personal Responsibility and Accountability -- Coach and Mentor -- Take Action to Enable Others to Act -- Chapter 6 Encourage the Heart -- Expect the Best -- Adopt a Winning Attitude -- Pay Attention to Provide Useful Feedback -- Develop Friendships -- Personalize Recognition -- Use a Creative Mix of Recognitions -- Create a Spirit of Community -- Provide Social Support -- Celebrate and Have Some Fun |
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Be Personally Involved -- Take Action to Encourage the Heart -- Chapter 7 Leadership Development Is Self-Development -- Leadership Matters -- Leadership Can Be Learned -- Fundamentals for Learning Leadership -- How People Learn to Lead -- Experience: Learning by Doing -- Example: Learning by Observing Others -- Education: Learning Through Training and Coursework -- Become Your Best Self -- Our Aspiration for You -- Appendix: The Research Basis for This Book -- Endnotes -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Index -- EULA |
| Summary |
"Learn how you can tackle everyday leadership challenges regardless of your title, position, or authority with this insightful resource A book about leadership for people who are not in formal or hierarchical leadership positions, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership provides readers with a comprehensive and practical approach to addressing leadership challenges, no matter the setting or circumstance. Esteemed scholars and sought-after consultants Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner adapt their trademark The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® framework to today's more horizontal workplace, showing people that leadership is not about where you are in the organization; it's about how you behave and what you do. Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership draws on the authors' deep well of research and practical experience to cover key subjects: The essence of making a difference in any role, setting, or situation The difference between positions of authority and leadership The importance of self-development in leadership development This book is perfectly applicable and accessible for anyone who wants to improve their own leadership potential and who isn't yet in an official leadership role. Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership offers authoritative new insights, original case studies and examples, and practical guidance for those individuals who want to make a difference. You supply the will, and this book will supply the way"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed on January 12, 2023) |
| Subject |
Leadership.
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Leadership
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Leadership
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| Genre/Form |
Self-help publications
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Self-help publications.
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Livres de croissance personnelle.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Posner, Barry Z., author.
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| LC no. |
2021009915 |
| ISBN |
9781119686972 |
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1119686970 |
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9781119686903 |
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1119686903 |
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