The Leadership Challenge

How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

By Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes | Publisher: Wiley

About the book

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The latest edition of the gold-standard guide for leadership development

In the new seventh edition of The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, best-selling leadership authors and business scholars James Kouzes and Barry Posner deliver an essential strategic playbook for effective leadership. The book’s actionable advice is grounded in robust research and deep insights into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace.

Premier authorities in the field, the authors frame leadership as both a skill to be learned and as a relationship to be nurtured. They demonstrate how to achieve extraordinary results in the face of contemporary business challenges with engaging stories, current case studies, and straightforward frameworks for those who seek continuous, incremental improvement.

The book also offers:

  • Incisive commentary on the shift toward team-oriented and hybrid work relationships
  • Key insights into how to break through a new and pervasive level of cynicism amongst the modern workforce
  • Strategies for leveraging the electronic global village to deliver better results within your team, in your department, and across your organization

Perfect for every practicing and aspiring leader who wants to stay current, relevant, and effective in a rapidly evolving business environment, The Leadership Challenge will help you remain impactful and capable of inspiring and motivating your constituents at every level.

Editions of The Leadership Challenge

Hardcover
ISBN 9781119736127
EBook
ISBN 9781119736165
EBook
ISBN 9781119736158

Read an Excerpt

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

The latest edition of the gold-standard guide for leadership development

In the new seventh edition of The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, best-selling leadership authors and business scholars James Kouzes and Barry Posner deliver an essential strategic playbook for effective leadership. The book’s actionable advice is grounded in robust research and deep insights into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace.

Premier authorities in the field, the authors frame leadership as both a skill to be learned and as a relationship to be nurtured. They demonstrate how to achieve extraordinary results in the face of contemporary business challenges with engaging stories, current case studies, and straightforward frameworks for those who seek continuous, incremental improvement.

The book also offers:

  • Incisive commentary on the shift toward team-oriented and hybrid work relationships
  • Key insights into how to break through a new and pervasive level of cynicism amongst the modern workforce
  • Strategies for leveraging the electronic global village to deliver better results within your team, in your department, and across your organization

Perfect for every practicing and aspiring leader who wants to stay current, relevant, and effective in a rapidly evolving business environment, The Leadership Challenge will help you remain impactful and capable of inspiring and motivating your constituents at every level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Leadership Challenge about?

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

The latest edition of the gold-standard guide for leadership development

In the new seventh edition of The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, best-selling leadership authors and business scholars James Kouzes and Barry Posner deliver an essential strategic playbook for effective leadership. The book’s actionable advice is grounded in robust research and deep insights into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace.

Premier authorities in the field, the authors frame leadership as both a skill to be learned and as a relationship to be nurtured. They demonstrate how to achieve extraordinary results in the face of contemporary business challenges with engaging stories, current case studies, and straightforward frameworks for those who seek continuous, incremental improvement.

The book also offers:

  • Incisive commentary on the shift toward team-oriented and hybrid work relationships
  • Key insights into how to break through a new and pervasive level of cynicism amongst the modern workforce
  • Strategies for leveraging the electronic global village to deliver better results within your team, in your department, and across your organization

Perfect for every practicing and aspiring leader who wants to stay current, relevant, and effective in a rapidly evolving business environment, The Leadership Challenge will help you remain impactful and capable of inspiring and motivating your constituents at every level.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Leadership Challenge?

Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management: leadership and motivation

Where can I read a sample of The Leadership Challenge?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781119736127

Is The Leadership Challenge part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Leadership Challenge?

Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes

Who is the Publisher of the book The Leadership Challenge?

Wiley

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Leadership Challenge is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781119736127) and ebook(ISBN 9781119736165) and ebook(ISBN 9781119736158)

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