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San Francisco, CA :
Jossey-Bass,
[2007]
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| Edition: | Fourth edition. |
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| Online Access: | Table of contents only Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
Table of Contents:
- Preface : Getting extraordinary things done in organizations
- [pt]. 1. What leaders do and what constituents expect
- 1. The five practices of exemplary leadership
- Leadership opportunities are everywhere
- The five practices of exemplary leadership
- Leadership is a relationship
- The ten commitments of leadership
- 2. Credibility is the foundation of leadership
- What people look for and admire in leaders
- Putting it all together : credibility is the foundation
- [pt]. 2. Model the way
- 3. Clarify values
- Find your voice
- Affirm shared values
- Reflection and action
- 4. Set the example
- Personify the shared values
- Teach others to model the values
- Reflection and action
- [pt]. 3. Inspire a shared vision
- 5. Envision the future
- Imagine the possibilities
- Find a common purpose
- Reflection and action
- 6. Enlist others
- Appeal to common ideals
- Animate the vision
- Reflection and action.
- [pt]. 4. Challenge the process
- 7. Search for opportunities
- Seize the initiative
- Exercise outsight
- Reflection and action
- 8. Experiment and take risks
- Generate small wins
- Learn from experience
- Reflection and action
- 5. Enable others to act
- 9. Foster collaboration
- Create a climate of trust
- Facilitate relationships
- Reflection and action
- 10. Strengthen others
- Enhance self-determination
- Develop competence and confidence
- Reflection and action
- [pt]. 6. Encourage the heart
- 11. Recognize contributions
- Expect the best
- Personalize recognition
- Reflection and action
- 12. Celebrate the values and victories
- Create a spirit of community
- Be personally involved
- Reflection and action
- [pt]. 7. Leadership for everyone
- 13. Leadership is everyone's business
- You are the most important leader in your organization
- Leadership is learned
- Leaders make a difference
- First lead yourself
- Moral leadership calls us to higher purposes
- Humility is the antidote to hubris
- Leadership is in the moment
- The secret to success in life
- Notes
- Acknowledgments
- About the authors
- Index.