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—PATRICK LENCIONI, president, The Table Group, and author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Getting Naked
“The leadership truths Kouzes and Posner lay out have not only endured the test of time but are even more relevant now in a world transformed by Twittering Millennials. Buy copies for yourself, your boss, and also for leaders of your organization.”
—CHARLENE LI, author of Open Leadership, and founder, Altimeter Group
“The Truth About Leadership provides some of the best practical advice on leadership I’ve read in a long time. If you have not read Kouzes and Posner and you manage people, shame on you. Start here. If you have read their work and your workplace needs a shot in the arm, you’ll find this book a quick, engaging jewel that will help you become a more trusted, credible, and valued leader.”
—ADRIAN GOSTICK, author of The Carrot Principle
“I’ve always been a big proponent of simple truths. That’s why I love the new book from Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, The Truth About Leadership. Jim and Barry spell out ten fundamental truths about leadership and every one of them is right on. If you want to do a fact check on your leadership expertise, read this book!”
—KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level
“Regardless of your experience, age, generation, or life stage, The Truth About Leadership will remind you of the vital role leaders play in our lives, renew your interest in understanding what makes a leader great, and rekindle your desire to be an inspiring leader yourself.”
—LYNNE LANCASTER, coauthor of When Generations Collide and The M-Factor
“Elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its depth, The Truth About Leadership dazzles the reader with evidence-based knowledge and practical inspiration This is that one in a million book that serves to pull an entire field together for the reader. No matter how many books you’ve read on leadership, you will better understand each of them after reading this remarkable book.”
—COLONEL TOM KOLDITZ, PhD, professor, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and author of In Extremis Leadership
“This is a book a leader should put on his or her nightstand and read a chapter a night to refresh on what is important from a leadership perspective.”
—STEPHEN ALMASSY, Global Vice Chair, OCA/Industry, Ernst & Young Global Limited
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A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the biggest names in leadership
In these turbulent times, when the very foundations of organizations and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyond pessimistic predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions. They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. In their engaging, personal, and bold new book, Kouzes and Posner reveal ten time-tested truths that show what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-world issues they will likely face.
- Based on thirty years of research, more than one million responses to Kouzes and Posner's leadership assessment, and the questions people most want leaders to answer
- Explores the fundamental, enduring truths of leadership that hold constant regardless of context or circumstance-leaders make a difference, credibility, values, trust, leading by example, heart, and more
- Shows emerging leaders what they need to know to be effective; fans of The Leadership Challenge will find a dynamic new look at the real challenges leaders face today
Drawing from cases spanning three generations of leaders from around the world, this is a book leaders can use to do their real and necessary work-bringing about the essential changes that will renew organizations and communities.
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What Kouzes and Posner learned about what leadership is and does after three decades of rigorous study,
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This review is from: The Truth about Leadership: The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know (Hardcover)
I have read and reviewed most of the books on which Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have collaborated and consider this one, their latest, the most valuable contribution they have made thus far to our understanding of what leadership is and does. The title is clever in that it tees up a major misconception that a complicated subject such as leadership offers only one "truth" when in fact it offers dozens (if not hundreds or thousands) of truths. Kouzes and Posner focus on ten that they consider most important, devoting a separate chapter to each.They also provide what they characterize as "The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership." There are no head-snapping revelations among them, nor among the ten "truths," and Kouzes and Posner would be among the first to point that out. Anyone can easily formulate a list of leadership attributes, defining characteristics, core competencies, etc. The challenge is to demonstrate them with one's behavior. Kouzes and Posner's purpose in the book to identify and examine several basic truths about great leadership that have endured throughout human history. After I read the first three chapters, I paused to compile a list of those I consider to be the greatest leaders. When the totals reached 25, I reviewed the Kouzes-Posner list of ten truths. However different the leaders on my list are in most respects, all of them 1. Made a positive difference both during and beyond their lives 2. Were credible 3. Values-driven 4. Focused on what could, indeed should be done 5. Attracted followers who shared their vision 6. Were trusted 7. Were strengthened by severe challenges 8, Led by example 9. Were voracious learners with insatiable curiosity, and 10. Cared deeply, passionately Compile your own list and I'll bet that these ten also describe them. With regard to other attributes of great leaders, I would include storytelling skills, grace under duress, and what Roger Martin characterizes as "integrative thinking." All human communities (including companies, yes, but also cities and even countries) need effective leadership at all levels and in all areas. That is to say, people who are passionately committed to principled, collaborative, results-driven initiatives...people who say "Yes!" amidst negativity, who say "Yes we can!" amidst doubt and despair. To me, the single most compelling point that Kouzes and Posner reaffirm in this book is their belief that literally [begin italics] anyone [end italics] can embrace and serve the same truths in all areas of their lives.
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Kouzes and Pozner Book Proves That "What's New in Leadership?" is the Wrong Question,
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This review is from: The Truth about Leadership: The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know (Hardcover)
During decades of work in this field I've seen many new approaches burst on the scene only to fade away. I have dozens of studies in my database library showing the high failure rates of these "hot" programs. What's most important when dealing with change and turbulence is not to be on the leading edge of thought or fashion, or spouting buzzwords and jargon that will be outdated within a few months.The key to effectiveness is implementing what works. And what works is the tried, true and proven. But even that only works if you put it into action. Now Jim Kouzes and Barry Poszner, two leaders in the field of leadership development, have "sifted through the reams of data that had piled up over three decades and isolated those nuggets that were soundly supported by the numbers."The result is their new book,The Truth About Leadership: The No-Fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know. Their goal in writing this book was "to record those enduring leadership truths that we learned over the years. We also wanted to make certain that the lessons we included in The Truth About Leadership withstood not only the test of time but also the scrutiny of statistics...this is a collection of the real thing -- no fads, no myths, no trendy responses -- just truths that endure." If you visit the Amazon page for The Truth About Leadership you can watch a two and half minute video with both authors explaining some of the book's core concepts. Nothing faddy or full of jargon and buzzwords. Jim and Barry outline powerful truths into the enduring qualities and skills of strong leaders. Further down that page is a Q & A section with the authors. Here's part of their explanation for the origins of this book: "Shortly before we began writing this book, we had the chance to share the platform at an association meeting with renowned author and leadership educator Ken Blanchard. In responding to an audience question, one of us was saying, 'I don't know what you call something that's been the same for twenty-five years, but ... and Ken interrupted with, 'I'd call it the truth!' It was a moment of clarity. It reinforced our sense that some things about leadership just don't change that much over time, if at all, and that those things need to be understood for what they are -- the truth." The authors' research led them to ten enduring "truths" about leadership. Each one forms a chapter: 1. You make a difference 2. Credibility is the foundation of leadership 3. Values drive commitment 4. Focusing on the future sets leaders apart 5. You can't do it alone 6. Trust rules 7. Challenge is the crucible for greatness 8. You either lead by example or you don't lead at all 9. The best leaders are the best learners 10. Leadership is an affair of the heart I'll admit to lots of bias in enthusiastically supporting their search for what works rather than what's new. And I am delighted to see their findings or Ten Truths align so strongly with my own work especially "The Leader's Digest: Timeless Principles for Team and Organization Success." What's new in leadership is clearly the wrong question. It's often motivated by a search for a quick and easy fix. The key to increasing effectiveness is asking --- and practicing -- what works.
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no nonsense tips on leadership,
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This review is from: The Truth about Leadership: The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know (Hardcover)
An amazing book with clear concise ideas on how to be a great inspiring leader. This book delivers on all counts and should be read by every potential leader. The authors cut to the chase and this book should stay on the shelf of every leader as a reference!
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