{"product_id":"everyday-people-extraordinary-leadership-isbn-9781119687016","title":"Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how you can tackle everyday leadership challenges regardless of your title, position, or authority with this insightful resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA book about leadership for people who are not in formal or hierarchical leadership positions, \u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eprovides readers with a comprehensive and practical approach to addressing leadership challenges, no matter the setting or circumstance. Esteemed scholars and sought-after consultants Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner adapt their trademark The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e framework to today’s more horizontal workplace, showing people that leadership is not about where you are in the organization; it’s about how you behave and what you do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership \u003c\/i\u003edraws on the authors’ deep well of research and practical experience to cover key subjects:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe essence of making a difference in any role, setting, or situation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe difference between positions of authority and leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of self-development in leadership development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is perfectly applicable and accessible for anyone who wants to improve their own leadership potential and who isn’t yet in an official leadership role. \u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eoffers authoritative new insights, original case studies and examples, and practical guidance for those individuals who want to make a difference. You supply the will, and this book will supply the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface: The Premise and the Promise xiii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Should Read This Book?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch-Based Practices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Guidebook on Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future of Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Leadership is Not a Position 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership is a Relationship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCredibility is the Foundation of Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel the Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspire a Shared Vision\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenge the Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnable Others to Act\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage the Heart\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou Are Already Leading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership Makes a Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Model the Way 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClarify Your Values\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Your Inner Territory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover Your Voice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild and Affirm Shared Values\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLead by Example\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpend Your Time and Attention Wisely\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn Critical Incidents into Teachable Moments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTell Stories to Reinforce Values and Connect with Actions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Your Language\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Purposeful Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Feedback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake Action to Model the Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Inspire a Shared Vision 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClarify Your Vision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover Your Theme\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Your Past\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmerse Yourself\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Others on Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen Deeply\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover a Common Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Pride in Being Unique\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Images of the Future\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Positive Communication and Be Expressive\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake Action to Inspire a Shared Vision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Challenge the Process 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeize the Initiative to Improve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Something Happen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Challenge Meaningful\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook Outward for Fresh Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperiment and Take Risks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake It Safe to Take Risks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Small Wins Work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from Mistakes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt a Learning Mindset\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Resilient\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake Action to Challenge the Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Enable Others to Act 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoster Collaboration and Build Trust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Concern for Others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitate Positive Interdependence and Reciprocity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe More Giving\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain Durable Social Connections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrengthen Others\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Choices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Competence and Confidence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster Personal Responsibility and Accountability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoach and Mentor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake Action to Enable Others to Act\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Encourage the Heart 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpect the Best\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt a Winning Attitude\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay Attention to Provide Useful Feedback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Friendships\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonalize Recognition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a Creative Mix of Recognitions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate a Spirit of Community\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Social Support\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrate and Have Some Fun\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Personally Involved\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake Action to Encourage the Heart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Leadership Development is Self-Development 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership Can Be Learned\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundamentals for Learning Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow People Learn to Lead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience: Learning by Doing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample: Learning by Observing Others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Learning Through Training and Coursework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome Your Best Self\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Aspiration for You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: The Research Basis for This Book 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 203\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES M. KOUZES\u003c\/b\u003e is a Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University and lectures on leadership around the world to corporations, governments, and nonprofits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBARRY Z. POSNER\u003c\/b\u003e is an endowed Professor of Leadership and Chair of the Management \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship Department, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. An accomplished scholar, he facilitates leadership workshops and seminars worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKouzes and Posner are the authors of \u003ci\u003eLearning Leadership, Credibility, The Truth About Leadership, A Leader's Legacy, Encouraging the Heart,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Student Leadership Challenge,\u003c\/i\u003e among many other works. They also developed the highly-acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a powerful and engaging treatment of leadership from outside formal management or leadership roles within organizations. Esteemed scholars and authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner show readers how to tackle everyday leadership challenges without relying on position or authority. Drawing on their trademark TLC (The Leadership Challenge) framework, the authors show how their lessons on leadership can be adapted by anyone, no matter the setting or circumstance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn about the essence of leadership and the important differences between positions of power and opportunities for leadership. You'll recognize the essential importance of discovering who you are and what you care about and how these insights guide you to exercise leadership. Relying on original data and established research, the authors have created a framework that adds up to more than just a collection of anecdotes. The book's transformational lessons rest upon a foundation of more than four decades of research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e argues convincingly for the proposition that leadership is not synonymous with having a managerial or executive role. Instead, the authors demonstrate that leadership involves the clarification and demonstration of one's own values. You'll find out how to use your own convictions to overcome resistance to change and inertia by sharing your vision and passion with those around you. Furthermore, you'll learn that leadership development is fundamentally self-development and that leading others requires striving to be the best version of yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their own leadership potential and who isn't yet in a formal leadership role. \u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e offers authoritative new insights, case studies and examples, and practical guidance for those who want to make a difference. You supply the will, and this book will supply the way.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cb\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to strengthen their leadership capacity to make a positive difference irrespective of title, role, or position. Grounded in evidence-based research that is paired with real-world examples, the book provides five exemplary practices that we can use to guide our leadership journey. It inspires us to do the inner-work of leadership and invest in self-development, and also teaches us how to excel at everyday leadership through visionary thinking, risk-taking, and collaborative actions.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—LYNN WOOTEN,\u003c\/b\u003e President, Simmons University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have discovered the recipe to becoming an exemplary leader. That recipe isn't built upon anecdotal information; it is based on real-world data and decades of research. \u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story about leaders who are all around us and are performing at their personal best every day. I highly recommend this book for all leaders, wherever you may be in your organization.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DAVID BITTERMAN,\u003c\/b\u003e Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For those of us coaching up-and-coming leaders, what a gift this is! \u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e shines a spotlight on the daily acts of courage by front-line workers. It makes it clear that they not only can be leaders, they are leaders. And their leadership journeys are not over. The tips for growing as a leader provide a good dose of challenge, a wealth of encouragement, and an endless supply of how-to's.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—GWEN VOELPEL,\u003c\/b\u003e Deputy City Manager, City of SeaTac, WA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eEveryday People, Extraordinary Leadership,\u003c\/i\u003e Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner translate their enduring \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e into a powerful template for anyone, anywhere, who seeks to create positive impact by leading well. 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