books by James M. Kouzes     books:       The Leadership Challenge37 reviews Jossey-Bass, 1995 Inspiring and Practical Leadership Guide This book is filled with real-life stories of leaders who met the challenge to lead. It gives practical steps to improving leadership and is actually an interesting read because of the stories that illustrate the points. It's well worth the read and can definitely help you become a better leader.             The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator's Guide to Exemplary Leadership3 reviews Jossey-Bass, 2003 Repacking of a leadership classic Kouzes and Posner are the coauthors of The Leadership Challenge, one of the classic leadership books. In this book, they have repackaged those ideas for an academic audience. While the ideas are not new, this recontextualization is very effective for applying them to the academic setting.             The Leadership Challenge Planner: An Action Guide to Achieving Your Personal Best1 review James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, ... Jossey-Bass, 1999 Guidelines for the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership "The Leadership Challenge Planner is a one-hop-at-a-time workbook for leaders. It's designed to help you reflect and act on your need (or organization's) for change...When we began our research, we decided to find out what practices characterize exemplary leaders: people who get extraordinary things done in organizations. Our research began with analyzing what behaviors people demonstrated when ...             Achieving Credibility (The Key to Effective Leadership)1 review James M. Kouzes Nightingale-Conant Corporation, 1995 good ideas Basic good practices if one really has the intention to consider others. An egoic personality wanting from others the enhansement of their own credibility, and wanting from others the the recognition of leadership will probably miss many of the critical lessons if there is any intention to listen in order to "manipulate" workers better. I suggest honest self reflection in order to get the most ...             The Leadership Challenge69 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 2003 Time well spend I have read a number of leadership related books over the years and this one stands out positively. Even though the book has a lot of advice that most other leadership books have as well it will get you some great idea's that make it worth reading. If you invest a little more time and follow up on some of the questions the authors ask you will get even more value out of this book. The interesting ...             Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge11 reviews Jossey-Bass, 2004 Must read material for Christian leaders Having read and reread dozens of books on leadership, I've always found The Leadership Challenge to be among the best. I was certainly intrigued to see Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge and my curiosity paid off in a delightful read that contains both inspiring stories and introspective challenges. As I read about the Willow Creek Axis group donating hundreds of pairs of shoes ...             Business Leadership: A Jossey-Bass Reader3 reviews Jossey-Bass Management Series Jossey-Bass, 2003 A comprehensive exploration of leadership The all-star cast alone should be enough to recommend the book - virtually every top thinker in the field is here (though aside from Bossidy, not a lot of first-hand accounts from CEOs). The chapters range from practical advice to thought-provoking theory, giving readers a solid overview. Leading and managing can be daunting tasks, so it's nice to have a resource which puts it all in one place. ...             A Leader's Legacy18 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 2008 Excellent Leadership Material In A Quick, Easy To Read Format Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner are well known for the leadership text, The Leadership Challenge. While it is an in depth blueprint for leadership, A Leader's Legacy is a more succinct and thought provoking book. As the authors point out, much of the material is based on the questions that people have asked them over the years, and I was very pleased at the amount of insight that they offered in ...             Student Leadership Practices Inventory, The Facilitator's Workbook1 review James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 1998 Great Tool for Your Next Workshop The LPI-Student Version is great for most any organization. As a professional trainer, I work with college-aged students and this LPI is the tool of choice. The LPI is easy to use and the student love the results. This is a must buy. Kouzes is a recognized leader in leadership field -- I strongly recommend any of his books.             Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others18 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 2003 Amazing Read for Leaders Both Professionally and Personally Anyone can benefit from this book. It is beautifully written and has great examples to follow and customize. Employees, children, friends and co-workers have benefited from my reading of this book. We are all leaders afterall!             The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) - Participants Workbook, 2nd Edition6 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey Bass Wiley, 2000 Excellent coaching tool Kudos to Kouzes! I use this product one of the main tools for coaching. The LPI is a fantastic diagnositic tool. What is most important is that it describes the functional behaviors behind general leadership categories; such as Inspiring a Shared Vision and Modeling the Way. Some people have a difficult time getting a handle on what those general categories look like. The LPI helps them with specific behaviors ...             The Student Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), Student Workbook (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner)1 review James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 2005 Taking the Student Leadership Challenge While in college, the university I attended offered a free leadership program to students across disciplines which they called the Student Leadership Challenge. Among the books and practices we learn from Kouzes & Posners Student Leadership Practices Inventory workbook. This workbook is a great resource that helps students assess their individual strengths and natural talents. Since I am a ...             The Leadership Challenge, Audio CD (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner)5 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 2008 I know why this is a best-seller! After listening to this great audio book, I now understand why it is one of the all time best-selling books on leadership. This 4th edition presents the latest research, interviews with people at all levels in organizations around the world, and case studies of real people achieving remarkable results. So much of this edition is new, it's a must have for even those who loved the original...and ...             The Leadership Challenge Workbook5 reviews Pfeiffer, 2003 Great workbook for MBA leadership class We're using Kouzes & Posner's "The Leadership Challenge" book (among others) in our MBA Leadership and Management Processes class. This workbook, although not required, should be. There are lots of checklists, worksheets, questionaires, etc. that lead you through applying the concepts presented in the book.             The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership5 reviews Pfeiffer & Co, 2003 CLEAR - CONCISE - COMPLETE Kouzes and Posner have once again struck gold in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: When Leaders Are At Their Best. Good things DO come in small packages; this 12 page synopsis speaks directly to the soul of leadership. As an Operations Commander of a mid-size Police Department, I am utilizing the authors' suggestions to change Law Enforcement not only in my agency, but in the ...             Encouraging The Heart Workbook2 reviews Pfeiffer, 2006 Encouraging the Heart Great for Nonprofits As a leadership trainer for nonprofit executive directors and middle managers I am always searching for resources and tools that will help nonprofit managers develop their skills. This workbook is an excellent tool for helping managers identify their strengths and areas for improvement. The exercises in the book along with the inspiring stories are very useful and really put perspective on how ...             Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It14 reviews Jossey-Bass, 1993 How to lead your organization This book was a part of my reading for my Phd in Organizational Management. Here's my review. In reading, "Credibility" by Kouzes and Posner (2003), the two leadership experts in the field of organizational development and management, particularly workplace outcomes, addressed some important managerial issues that relate to values, leadership roles and performance outcome. Their main argument ...             Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 3rd Edition (Package: Planner, Workbook, Self Starter, 8 Observers)2 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Pfeiffer, 2003 Book I got it just when they said it and just like they said it. PERFECT!!             Leadership Challenge: How to Get Extraordinary Things Done in Organizations1 review James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass Publishers, Inc., 1990 Required reading for a course...now a dust collector I wouldn't have bought this after skimming it prior to the course. It's so repetitive and tries so hard to be one of those feel good organizational development books that just repeats what many of the other books out there are already saying. This really could have been a 30 page powerpoint.             The Student Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), Self Instrument (4 Page Insert) (J-B Leadership Challenge: ...2 reviews James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner Jossey-Bass, 2005 This is a college classroom item This is designed for use by a student in a college classroom and is not suitable for personal use at home or office. 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