Best Selling Books by James M. Kouzes

Getting things done in today’s workplace is hard work. Employees become exhausted, frustrated, and sometimes entirely disenchanted–and often, they are tempted to simply give up. But the research conducted by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner over the last two decades clearly shows that successful leaders find ways to combat these negative feelings by encouraging the hearts of their team members. This workbook, based on the model presented in the bestselling book Encouraging the Heart, guides readers through seven essentials of encouraging the heart: set clear standards, expect the best, pay attention, personalize recognition, tell the story, celebrate together, and set the example. The authors also provide a 21-question self-assessment to help leaders determine how they are doing and where they should focus their development efforts.

This 24-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 in the realm of financial services. Ideal for orienting readers to the Five Practices® model at the beginning of a workshop or coaching session, the piece contains two Leadership Challenge case studies drawn from financial services, a short description of the Five Practices®, a section on "Learning to Lead", and background information on the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).

The research-driven guide to the leadership behaviours whichcreate more engaged workplaces and higher performance,Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand is aguidebook for what it takes, at any level of an organisation, tobring out the best in people. And full of insights not just frompeople who are making a difference, but also evidence from theirdirect reports, colleagues and managers about the impact that TheFive Practices of Exemplary Leadership® has on them and theirperformance. Drawing upon empirical data from more than 75,000 people in theAustralian and New Zealand workforce, the authors document how TheFive Practices are being applied here, and also compares thisregion with data from 28 other countries. Interviews with more than100 leaders and their teams provide real examples and practicalapplications within the grasp of every reader who aspires to make adifference. Case studies are balanced across gender, function, and industryproviding a broad perspective, identifying why leadership matters,and offering keen insights into how you lead others togreatness. Study examples of extraordinary leadership in Australia and NewZealand Discover the behaviours that make great leaders, and whythey''re so important Examine the research that shows how leadership affectsengagement and organisational performance Learn why people need great leadership, and why it motivatesthem to perform at their best Leadership must be nurtured. While all leaders are born, greatleaders are made! With expectations higher than ever, and resourcesunprecedentedly scarce, today''s leaders face some of the mostdifficult, complex organisational challenges yet. ExtraordinaryLeadership in Australia and New Zealand presents a data-drivenframework for being an effective leader, with expert guidancetoward the actions that you can take to improve the performance ofyour team and organisation.

This book helps managers recognize hidden gems in the workplace and learn how to utilize them for their greatest impact. Think you can spot the leaders in your company? Don’t assume that you can identify them by their positions. What about those employees who consistently step up: the field agent who solves a previously intractable problem; the service rep who thinks outside the box and creates unshakeable customer loyalty. These are more than “good employees”, these are “hidden leaders” and they are critical to an organization’s long-term success. Managers today need to make the most of all their resources—and The Hidden Leader shows them how to identify and cultivate these talented but under utilized employees, who: Demonstrate integrity Lead through authentic relationships Focus on results Work from clear customer purpose Fulfill the value promise of the company Don’t settle for the traditional feedback that tells you these are “good employees” who deserve a pat on the back and a 3 percent increase at the end of the year. These hidden leaders will soon be pulled out by another organization giving them the opportunity they deserve. Supported by real-world examples of hidden leaders in action--and QR codes readers can scan for instant access to online assessments--The Hidden Leader helps managers discover these secret saviors and enable them to deliver even greater value to customers.

This 24-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 in Asia. Ideal for orienting readers to the Five Practices® model at the beginning of a workshop or coaching session, the piece contains two Leadership Challenge case studies drawn from Asian nationals, a short description of the Five Practices®, a section on "Learning to Lead", and background information on the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).

The LPI: Observer is the 30-item observer assessment associated with the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 4th Edition product suite. The Leadership Practices Inventory is the best-selling and most trusted leadership tool of its generation. This celebrated instrument packages approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. The 360-degree toll helps individuals and organizations measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner''s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model to real-life organizational challenges. With The Leadership Challenge, 5th Edition leading the way, it is time to update the Leadership Practices Inventory materials. In this 4th edition, customers will find: * A fresh, modern look to the materials, including the feedback reports * A group comparison report page * A shorter workbook specifically designed for debriefing and understanding the Feedback Report * The latest data on the model * An updated facilitator''s guide that focuses on LPI administration, debrief, and how a facilitator can develop one''s leaders from there.Anyone can learn to be an effective leader if they are given the right feedback and tools. Help others to discover their leadership potential with the LPI!

This Facilitator''s Guide provides the background information, activity design, and facilitation guidelines to conduct the Encouraging the Heart Workshop. The workshop is a half-day interactive program for leaders to use the information from Kouzes and Posner’s Encouragement Index to understand their ability to Encourage the Heart, implement some key practices in their own roles as leaders, and draft action plans for continuing development of this leadership skill. You will find the following material in this guide: Encouraging the Heart Workshop Overview Suggestions for Successful Results Planning and Preparing for the Workshop During the Session Follow-Up Background on Encouraging the Heart Quick View Agenda: Half-Day Workshop Facilitator Guidelines: Half-Day Workshop Visuals and Training Aids

The LPI: Leadership Practices Inventory Workbook is a guide to debriefing and understanding one''s LPI feedback report. It is designed for use in a workshop or one-on-one coaching setting. The Leadership Practices Inventory is the best-selling and most trusted leadership tool of its generation. This celebrated instrument packages approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. The 360-degree toll helps individuals and organizations measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner''s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model to real-life organizational challenges. With The Leadership Challenge, 5th Edition leading the way, it is time to update the Leadership Practices Inventory materials. In this 4th edition, customers will find: * A fresh, modern look to the materials, including the feedback reports * A group comparison report page * A shorter workbook specifically designed for debriefing and understanding the Feedback Report * The latest data on the model * An updated facilitator''s guide that focuses on LPI administration, debrief, and how a facilitator can develop one''s leaders from there.Anyone can learn to be an effective leader if they are given the right feedback and tools. Help others to discover their leadership potential with the LPI!

The respected leadership inventory, now available for French speakers The LPI: Observer is the 30-item observer assessment associated with the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) product suite. This product is the French-language version of the LPI: Observer assessment instrument. The Leadership Practices Inventory is the best-selling and most trusted leadership tool of its generation. This celebrated instrument approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. The 360-degree tool helps individuals and organizations measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner''s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership model to real-life organizational challenges.

This Facilitator s Guide provides the background information, activity design, and facilitation guidelines to conduct the Encouraging the Heart Workshop. The workshop is a half-day interactive program for leaders to use the information from Kouzes and Posner''s Encouragement Index to understand their ability to Encourage the Heart, implement some key practices in their own roles as leaders, and draft action plans for continuing development of this leadership skill. You will find the following material in this guide: Encouraging the Heart Workshop Overview Suggestions for Successful Results Planning and Preparing for the Workshop During the Session Follow-Up Background on Encouraging the Heart Quick View Agenda: Half-Day Workshop Facilitator Guidelines: Half-Day Workshop Visuals and Training Aids.

Más de 2.500.000 ejemplares vendidos Bestseller internacional traducido a más de 20 idiomas Publicado por primera vez en 1987 El desafío de liderazgo es el manual de referencia para un liderazgo eficaz, basado en la investigación y escrito por Kouzes y Posner, las principales autoridades en este campo. Esta nueva edición de la obra de Kouzes y Posner es una actualización del libro que se ha convertido en ''la biblia'' del liderazgo y en un bestseller internacional traducido a más de 20 idiomas, con más de 2,5 millones de ejemplares vendidos . Ofrece una profunda visión de la compleja dinámica interpersonal del lugar de trabajo y posiciona el liderazgo como una habilidad que se debe aprender y nutrirse diariamente para alcanzar su máximo potencial. En esta edición se incluye un mayor número de ejemplos actualizados referidos a las principales empresas internacionales. Reseñas: "El desafío del liderazgo sigue siendo uno de los cinco mejores libros que he leído en mi vida. Treinta años después de su primera publicación, aún sigo recomendándolo a todos aquellos que quieren ser mejores líderes". John C. Maxwell, experto en liderazgo y autor del bestseller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership "Este libro es un clásico, uno de los pocos libros sobre liderazgo que realmente vale la pena leer. El desafío del liderazgo es ahora más importante que nunca: un recurso práctico, basado en evidencias, sobre cómo movilizar a las personas en torno a un objetivo común". Adam Grant, autor de Originals y Give and Take, superventas en la lista del New york Times. "El desafío del liderazgo se ha convertido en la referencia estándar para el liderazgo y es una lectura obligada en cualquier etapa de tu carrera. ''Las cinco prácticas del liderazgo ejemplar'' proporcionan una hoja de ruta completa que nos ayuda a comprender lo que se necesita para inspirar a aquellos a quienes tenemos el privilegio de dirigir, y también nos enseña a liderar con empatía, convicción y autenticidad". Mike Selfridge, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo Sénior y Director de Banca, First Republic Bank "Actualizada, convincente y llena de corazón, la sexta edición del clásico de Jim Kouzes y Barry Posner se basa en un tesoro inigualable de nuevos datos para ofrecer un nuevo contexto a los fundamentos del liderazgo excelente. El desafío del liderazgo sigue siendo el texto esencial para los líderes que desean hacer cosas extraordinarias en el entorno hipercompetitivo de hoy". Sally Helgesen, autora de The Female Vision, The Web of Inclusion y The Female Advantage "Las cinco prácticas de liderazgo ejemplar constituyen la base y la hoja de ruta para desarrollar aquellas habilidades de liderazgo que actualmente se necesitan más que nunca. La sexta edición del El desafío del liderazgo muestra ejemplos del mundo real sobre cómo poner en práctica las acciones que hacen que las empresas y los líderes sean excelentes. Este libro debe estar en el escritorio de todos los líderes y debe tener muchas anotaciones". Garry Ridge, Presidente y CEO, WD-40 Company, coautor de Helping People Win in Work

Publicado por primera vez en 1987 El desafío de liderazgo es el manual de referencia para un liderazgo eficaz, basado en la investigación y escrito por Kouzes y Posner, las principales autoridades en este campo. Esta sexta edición de la obra de Kouzes y Posner es una actualización del libro que se ha convertido en "la biblia" del liderazgo y en un best-seller internacional traducido a más de 20 idiomas, con más de 2,5 millones de ejemplares vendidos. The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full potential. This new sixth edition has been revised to address current challenges, and includes more international examples and a laser focus on business issues; you''ll learn how extraordinary leaders accomplish extraordinary things, and how to develop your leadership skills and style to deliver quality results every time. Engaging stories delve into the fundamental roles that great leaders fulfill, and simple frameworks provide a primer for those who seek continuous improvement; by internalizing key insights and putting concepts into action, you''ll become a more effective, more impactful leader.

La guía esencial para desarrollar grandes líderes! La 3ª edición de The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) Leadership Development Planner es una herramienta comprensiva para el uso de líderes después de su sesión inicial de LPI. Esto ayuda a continuar el aprendizaje y el desarrollo sobre una base continua. El planificador revisa el modelo de las cinco prácticas, describe las mejores prácticas para aprender a liderar, y contiene más de cien actividades de desarrollo para convertirse en un mejor líder. Escrito por Jim Kouzes y Barry Posner autores del programa más vendido Leadership Challenge Ofrece un recurso esencial para determinar la forma más apropiada para continuar su camino al liderazgo Explora las cinco prácticas para convertirse en un gran líder Este planificador es su guía para personalizar los planes para convertirse en el mejor líder posible. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The essential planning tool for developing great leaders! The 3rd edition of The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) Leadership Development Planner is a comprehensive tool for leaders to use after their initial LPI session. It helps to continue learning and development on an ongoing basis. The Planner reviews the Five Practices model, describes the best practices of learning to lead, and contains over one hundred developmental activities for becoming a better leader. Written by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner authors of the bestselling Leadership Challenge Offers an essential resource for determining the most appropriate way to continue your leadership journey Explores the Five Practices for becoming a great leader This planner is your guide to personalizing plans for becoming the best leader possible.

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.

"A lideranÇa não é um privilégio limitado a uns poucos sortudos. é um conjunto observável e assimilável de habilidades e compet?ncias que são aplicáveis em todos os nÍveis". —Jim Kouzes e Barry Posner O Inventário das Práticas de LideranÇa (LPI) é a ferramenta de lideranÇa mais confiável e mais vendida de sua geraÇão. Desenvolvida por Jim Kouzes e Barry Posner, a terceira ediÇão deste renomado pacote de instrumentos aborda a lideranÇa como um conjunto de comportamentos mensurável, assimilável e que pode ser ensinado. Essa ferramenta de 360? para avaliaÇão da lideranÇa ajuda indivÍduos e organizaÇ?es a medir suas compet?ncias em lideranÇa, ao mesmo tempo que os orienta através do processo de aplicaÇão do aclamado Modelo das Cinco Práticas de LideranÇa Exemplar de Kouzes e Posner aos desafios organizacionais de sua vida diária. Revisto recentemente, o LPI oferece resultados profundos e precisos para ajudar voc? a se tornar um lÍder capaz de: TraÇar o Caminho Inspirar uma Visão Compartilhada Desafiar o Processo Capacitar os Outros a Agir Encorajar o CoraÇão O Planejador do Desenvolvimento da LideranÇa continua a partir do ponto final do Livro de Trabalho do Participante do LPI e ajuda a levar voc? ao nÍvel seguinte no desenvolvimento de suas habilidades de lideranÇa. O Planejador rev? as Cinco Práticas de LideranÇa Exemplar®, descreve as melhores práticas para aprender a liderar e contém mais de uma centena de atividades de desenvolvimento a seguir para se tornar um lÍder melhor. O Planejador pode ser adaptado a sua situaÇão especÍfica e ajudará voc? a: Entender como as pessoas aprendem a liderar Integrar as melhores práticas de aprendizado de lideranÇa em sua própria rotina Examinar conscientemente seu progresso para se tornar um lÍder melhor Selecionar as atividades de desenvolvimento que melhor atendem as suas necessidades Criar um plano para as próximas etapas do desenvolvimento de sua lideranÇa Aplicar um processo reproduzÍvel de fácil utilizaÇão O Planejador é o seu recurso essencial de LPI para determinar as opÇ?es mais apropriadas ao prosseguimento da sua jornada de desenvolvimento da lideranÇa. é o seu guia na personalizaÇão dos seus planos para se tornar o melhor lÍder possÍvel.

The Most Trusted Source on Becoming a Better Leader Backed by over 20 years of original research of ordinary people who get extraordinary results in hundreds of organizations, The Leadership Challenge(R) 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 teachable, learnable, and measurable set of behaviors, establishing the underlying philosophy-leadership is everyone''s business. The Leadership Challenge(R) One-Day Workshop provides you the opportunity to begin your own personal leadership journey by Introducing Kouzes and Posner''s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(R) Model. Providing feedback on your leadership behavior. Allowing you to practice new leadership skills. Suggesting next steps for continued development. This Participant''s Workbook is designed to introduce you to the process of applying Kouzes and Posner''s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(R)-Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. Throughout this Workbook, you''ll appreciate the authors'' insight, as well as their proven, systematic approach to exemplary leadership. Enjoy your journey!

Backed by over 25 years of original research, The Leadership Challenge® Workshop is a unique and intense discovery process created by bestselling authors, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The workshop demystifies the concept of leadership and approaches it as learnable set of behaviors. In other words, forget about job titles, forget about position or rank or work experience. Leadership is about what you do. Designed to accompany participants on an exciting journey of self‑discovery, the Participant Workbook Set is bundled to make it easy for you to get the tools your participants need to become effective, high‑performing leaders. The set includes: The Leadership Challenge Participant’s Workbook, 4e The Leadership Challenge 4E Paperback The Leadership Challenge Practice Book The Leadership Challenge Vision Book The Leadership Challenge Card The Leadership Challenge Values Cards

This revised edition of Leadership is Everyone?s Business Facilitator?s Guide is designed to be used with individual contributors—that is people in organizations who have the capacity to lead and influence others, but don?t have formal management responsibilities. This program underlies the authors? philosophy that leadership is not a position or place in organizations or just reserved for a few at the top. In this Workshop, Kouzes and Posner introduce individual contributors to The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. The Facilitator''s Guide includes: Detailed instructions and a script for conducting a one-day workshop PowerPoint slides on CD-ROM Sample copy of the Participant Workbook Sample copy of the LPI Self Sample copy of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Article

All-New Activities Enhance Understanding of the LPI Behaviors Based on the work of internationally acclaimed leadership experts Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI®) Action Cards Facilitator''s Guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to conduct nine exercises designed to reinforce the 30 LPI behaviors. Using the guide''s innovative and effective activities, trainers, human resource professionals, and consultants can facilitate learning opportunities for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders who are committed to improving their leadership competencies. The Action Cards engage participants in resolving challenges in new and creative ways. Each card features one of the 30 LPI behaviors. For example, in one activity, participants apply the behaviors to a real-life, unresolved business situation. Working in small groups, the participants each present their own challenge and take turns suggesting how the problem can be solved using the different behaviors. Each activity utilizes handouts available on the accompanying website and instructions for adapting the activities to one-on-one coaching situations are also included. Facilitators will need to provide each participant with a deck of the cards. Once facilitated instruction has been completed, the cards are designed to become an ongoing resource for each of the participants as they continue to face different challenges in their day-to-day work. They can use their deck as an application tool on their own or with their team to help resolve business issues. The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI®) Action Cards package was created by Jo Bell and Renee Harness, two Certified Masters of The Leadership Challenge® Workshop. Praise for Leadership Practices Inventory Action Cards "In our ever-increasing, lightening-fast business environment packed with various distractions, LPI cards help me maintain crucial focus toward achieving my own personal leadership improvement goals. They''re like a leadership development insurance policy!" —Joseph L. Pray, CLU, senior vice president, The Trustmark Companies; Voluntary Benefit Solutions

Provides what is needed to prepare for and deliver a high-impact leadership development program for leaders at all levels. This title includes an introduction to the model, detailed preparation instructions and checklists, and a customizable presentation script for conducting the standard 2-day workshop.

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.

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.

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

A lideranCa nao e um privilegio limitado a uns poucos sortudos. e um conjunto observavel e assimilavel de habilidades e compet?ncias que sao aplicaveis em todos os nIveis. -- Jim Kouzes e Barry Posner O Inventario das Praticas de LideranCa (LPI) e a ferramenta de lideranCa mais confiavel e mais vendida de sua geraCao. Desenvolvida por Jim Kouzes e Barry Posner, a terceira ediCao deste renomado pacote de instrumentos aborda a lideranCa como um conjunto de comportamentos mensuravel, assimilavel e que pode ser ensinado. Essa ferramenta de 360? para avaliaCao da lideranCa ajuda indivIduos e organizaC?es a medir suas compet?ncias em lideranCa, ao mesmo tempo que os orienta atraves do processo de aplicaCao do aclamado Modelo das Cinco Praticas de LideranCa Exemplar de Kouzes e Posner aos desafios organizacionais de sua vida diaria. Revisto recentemente, o LPI oferece resultados profundos e precisos para ajudar voc? a se tornar um lIder capaz de: TraCar o Caminho Inspirar uma Visao Compartilhada Desafiar o Processo Capacitar os Outros a Agir Encorajar o CoraCao O Planejador do Desenvolvimento da LideranCa continua a partir do ponto final do Livro de Trabalho do Participante do LPI e ajuda a levar voc? ao nIvel seguinte no desenvolvimento de suas habilidades de lideranCa. O Planejador rev? as Cinco Praticas de LideranCa Exemplar(R), descreve as melhores praticas para aprender a liderar e contem mais de uma centena de atividades de desenvolvimento a seguir para se tornar um lIder melhor. O Planejador pode ser adaptado a sua situaCao especIfica e ajudara voc? a: Entender como as pessoas aprendem a liderar Integrar as melhores praticas de aprendizado de lideranCa em sua propria rotina Examinar conscientemente seu progresso para se tornar um lIder melhor Selecionar as atividades de desenvolvimento que melhor atendem as suas necessidades Criar um plano para as proximas etapas do desenvolvimento de sua lideranCa Aplicar um processo reproduzIvel de facil utilizaCao O Planejador e o seu recurso essencial de LPI para determinar as opC?es mais apropriadas ao prosseguimento da sua jornada de desenvolvimento da lideranCa. e o seu guia na personalizaCao dos seus planos para se tornar o melhor lIder possIvel.