New Releases by Barry Z. Posner

THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE ON BECOMING A BETTER LEADER Leadership Matters Leadership is not a fad. It''s a fact. It''s not here today, gone tomorrow. It''s here today, and here forever. Leadership makes a difference. Try naming one significant movement that wandered leaderless into the history books. And leadership matters most in times of uncertainty. The study of leadership is the study of how men and women guide us through adversity, uncertainty, hardship, disruption, transformation, transition, recovery, and new beginnings. Challenge is the opportunity for greatness. Given the daunting challenges we face today, the potential for greatness is phenomenal. People matter. Even in today''s wired world, it''s not the web of technology but the web of people that matters most. Leaders can''t do it alone. Success in any project, organization, enterprise and in life has been, is now, and will continue to be a function of how well people work and engage with each other. Success in leadership depends on your capacity to build and sustain collaborative human relationships. You matter. People who become leaders don''t always seek the challenges they face. Challenges also seek leaders. It''s not so important whether you find the challenges or they find you. What is important are the choices you make when stuff happens. The next time you say to yourself, "Why don''t they do something about this?" look in the mirror. Ask the person you see, "Why don''t I do something about this?" The legacy that you leave will be the life that you lead.

THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES INVENTORY (Student LPI) is the only leadership tool designed specifically for students and young people. Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the second edition of this celebrated instrument package approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. This 360° leadership assessment tool helps students and young people measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner’s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership® model to real-life challenges.

THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES INVENTORY (Student LPI) is the only leadership tool designed specifically for students and young people. Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the second edition of this celebrated instrument package approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. This 360� leadership assessment tool helps students and young people measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner''s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership� model to real-life challenges.

Brindar aliento constituye un novedoso enfoque de la función del líder, orientado a resaltar la importancia que tienen en el desempeño del personal el respeto y el reconocimiento de sus logros. Mediante una extensa colección de principios, prácticas y ejemplos, los autores muestran cómo se puede transmitir energía a los colaboradores de todos los niveles, de modo de estimularlos a proponerse y alcanzar objetivos cada vez más ambiciosos, para sí mismos y para la organización en la que trabajan. "Con sus relatos y ejemplos, Brindar aliento es una herramienta maravillosa para crear un grupo de trabajadores interesados en lo que hacen. En la economía actual, donde la gente cambia de empleos y de lealtades con gran facilidad, no existe nada más valioso." Patrick Lencioni, presidente de The Table Group. James M. Jouzes y el Dr. Barry Z. Posner, también coautores de otros libros varias veces premiados como El desafío del liderazgo y Credibilidad, son reconocidos disertantes, docentes e investigadores del liderazgo, y han llevado a cabo programas para compañías como 3M, Arthur Andersen, Fedex, Levi Strauss y Merck.

De los legendarios autores de El desafío del liderazgo llega esta práctica herramienta de puesta en ejecución que usted podrá utilizar para planificar su próximo proyecto importante. Más de un millón de profesionales del management han leído los libros de Kouzes y Posner -entre ellos El desafío del liderazgo, Credibilidad, Brindar aliento (publicados por Ediciones Granica), y Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)- para mejorar su capacidad de liderazgo. En forma reiterada, los lectores han solicitado disponer de mayor cantidad de materiales de seguimiento para aplicar adecuadamente los principios de las famosas cinco prácticas de liderazgo ejemplar. El planificador para líderes constituye la respuesta a esos pedidos. Quienes no hayan utilizado antes este modelo también encontrarán que es vital para preparar, llevar a cabo y evaluar sus próximos proyectos. Esta herramienta los ayudará a lograr lo que los autores denominan "su mejor desempeño personal", o sea, una forma de liderazgo que produzca resultados excepcionales. Cada capítulo contiene planillas que simplifican la planificación. Luego de completarlas, el lector podrá amar un planificador maestro y planificadores semanales que le permitirán concretar sus ideas. Al mismo tiempo mejorará su capacidad de comunicar sus reflexiones, fortalecer el compromiso de sus colegas, crear confianza entre sus compañeros de trabajo y sustentar la satisfacción de los empleados. "Me sorprendo constantemente asintiendo y diciéndome: ''¡Correcto! ¡Así es como se debe hacer!'' Kouzes y Posner capturan la esencia de lo que yo personalmente he encontrado en el centro mismo del liderazgo transformador." Robert D. Haas, presidente y CEO, Levi Strauss & Co. James M. Kouzes es presidente de Tom Peters Group/Learning Systems, que realiza trabajos de capacitación sobre liderazgo por medio de programas de aprendizaje prácticos y orientados al desempeño. El Wall Street Journal lo destacó como uno de los doce "proveedores de educación no universitaria para ejecutivos" más requeridos por las empresas de los Estados Unidos. En coautoría con Barry Posner ha publicado, además de esta obra, El desafío del liderazgo: cómo obtener permanentemente logros extraordinarios en las organizaciones (Ed. Granica, 1997); Credibilidad: cómo ganarla y perderla, y por qué la gente la requiere (Ed. Granica, 1996), elegido por Industry Week como uno de los cinco mejores libros de management de ese año, y Brindar aliento (Ed. Granica, 2005). Barry Z. Posner es decano de la Escuela Leavey de Negocios de la Universidad de Santa Clara, California, y profesor de conducta organizativa. Ha recibido diversos premios a la educación y el liderazgo, ha publicado más de ochenta artículos dirigidos a la investigación y la práctica del liderazgo, y es editor de revistas especializadas. Junto con James Kouzes ha llevado a cabo programas de liderazgo para conocidas organizaciones, entre otras, 3M, AT&T, Boy Scouts of America, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Ciba-Geigy, Dell Computer, Federal Express, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss, Toshiba, Xerox y la YMCA (Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes).

This comprehensive Facilitator''s Guide includes everything you need to create a powerful two- or three-day learning program grounded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. Participants will encounter an experiential learning process that involves four stages: Experience: Gather data or knowledge through direct experience; Identify: Relate feelings, reactions, and observations to the experience and identify common patterns or themes; Generalize: Draw conclusions or generalizations based on the patterns; Apply: Apply the generalized learnings to current real situations. The Facilitator''s Guide includes: 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Participant''s Workbooks 1 CD-ROM with presentation slides, audio clips and form 1 DVD with video 1 deck of Values Cards 1 Commitment Memo 1 Feedback/Evaluation Sheet Order your Facilitator''s Guide today and help your learners become effective and high-performing leaders! Learn more about The Leadership Challenge Workshop on The Leadership Challenge Web site.

Backed by over 20 years of research data from over 1 million leaders, The Leadership Challenge Workshop is an intense and unique discovery process created by bestselling authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The Workshop demystifies leadership development and approaches it as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors, establishing a unique underlying philosophy -- leadership is everyone''s business. This 3-Day Participant Package includes: 1 Three-Day Participant’s Workbook 1 Values Cards 1 Commitment Memo 1 copy of The Leadership Challenge book (hardcover

Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge is a faith-based companion to the best-selling leadership book of all time--The Leadership Challenge. Grounded in Jim and Barry’s time-tested research, Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge describes their Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership ® --Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart—and offers practical guidance and inspiring examples about how Christian leaders can have a powerful impact in their workplaces, communities, and congregations by bringing their faith into their leadership. In addition to Jim and Barry’s foundational wisdom, the book brings together five leaders who reflect on the Five Practices from a Christian perspective. John C. Maxwell, David McAllister-Wilson, Patrick Lencioni, Nancy Ortberg, and Ken Blanchard share insights and stories culled from personal experience and the lives of other Christian leaders who have accomplished extraordinary things in churches, communities, classrooms, and corporations. Their thoughtful reflections on the role of faith in leadership will propel leaders and aspiring leaders

Jossey-Bass Publisher'' best-selling leadership book has been completely revised to meet the challenges of today'' business realities. The authors explore the evolving essence of quality leadership in public and private organizations.

Written by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner—two of the foremost experts on the topic of leadership—the Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator''s Guide to Exemplary Leadership clearly shows how anyone can develop the key leadership skills needed "to get extraordinary things done" on their campuses. This important resource outlines the principles and practices that are solidly based in more than two decades of quantitative and qualitative research. The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator''s Guide to Exemplary Leadership Describes the proven Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Explains the fundamental principles that support the key leadership practices Provides actual case examples of real people on college and university campuses who demonstrate each practice Offers specific recommendations on what to do to own these practices Shows how to continue to develop as a leader

This 16-page article is perfect for leaders with limited time and budget. It provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posner''s model and overall thoughts on leadership. The most trusted source on becoming a better leader.

Checkered Flag Projects teaches you outstanding project management skills-fast! Short, to the point, and full of great ideas, it identifies 10 key rules that dramatically increase the likelihood of project success and shows exactly how to use those rules to win in any assignment. It delivers realistic solutions for every project, no matter how complex - from handling conflict to making the most of advanced project management technologies.

All too often, simple acts of human kindness are often overlookedand under utilized by people in leadership roles. Advising mutualrespect and recognition of accomplishments, Encouraging the Heartshows us how true leaders encourage and motivate those they workwith by helping them find their voice and making them feel likeheroes. Recognized experts in the field of leadership, authorsJames Kouzes and Barry Posner show us that, through love, leaderscan encourage, and indeed allow those around them to be their verybest. Both practical and inspirational, Encouraging the Heart givesreaders a thoughtful approach to motivating individuals within anorganizational structure. Read Chapter 3 or Chapter 12, or see The Encouragement Index.

This unique leadership development program is for the young adult who aspires to be an exemplary leader. From the college classroom to the local youth club, the Student Leadership Practices Inventory has helped thousands of young people assess their leadership potential and improve their skills. Drawing from years of impeccable research and real-world experience, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have developed four practical resources that can be used alone or in a workshop setting: the Self, the Observer, the Student Workbook, and the Facilitator''s Guide. Both the Self and Observer are questionnaires for the student leader and the person who has observed the student in action. Each survey features thirty statements based on five important leadership practices: Challenging the Process, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Modeling the Way, and Encouraging the Heart. To score their results, participants will find in the Student Workbook grids for recording scores, charts for interpreting scores, and worksheets for summarizing and planning action steps. For those who need guidance in designing and conducting a student leadership program, there is the Facilitator''s Guide. In addition to detailed instructions and examples, workshop leaders will find masters for overhead transparencies and handouts, checklists for meeting the leadership challenge, normative data on different types of student leaders, and instructions for obtaining computerized scoring software.

Explains how to start with realistic project goals and objectives, to plan and track progress, to use strategies for keeping projects on schedule, and also learns how to use scheduling tools like GANTT, CPM and PERT. Describes the art of communicating on project, handling disagreements,...