The landmark meditation on true leadership, updated and streamlined for a troubled 21st-century world.
Few things could be as imperative right now or more elusive than effective leadership. Kouzes and Posner (The Truth About Leadership: The No-Fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need To Know, 2010, etc.) update the 1993 edition of their essential guide to maintaining control and credibility in positions of power. Their well-paced, economically crafted and always thought-provoking exercise explores all the vital components of real leadership. These strictly defined and carefully categorized aspects of management are then further dissected and scrutinized for ready implementation. According to the authors, yes, leaders can be cultivated and created. Select case studies from the international community drive this point home. But those looking for a simple shortcut to success should take note: This isn’t some formula for appearing more credible before the masses; it is a prescription for actually becoming more credible. This alone makes it an indispensable resource for anyone presuming to lead any group of people—be it a Cub Scout pack or a Fortune 500 company. Armed with the information contained here, toiling subordinates and wary constituents alike will instantly become better at recognizing bad leadership qualities and, as a consequence, more demanding of those of a higher caliber.
A profound exploration of credible leadership presented in a thoroughly engaging, accessible format.
