The Leadership Challenge, by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner.
J.D. Meier has a great post the “Leadership Challenge Checklist” on his blog “Sources of Insight” providing a checklist based on one of the best leadership books I’ve read “The Leadership Challenge” by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. The authors also have a great blog which is worth reading. Here is J.D.’s Leadership challenge Checklist…
Model
- Sets a personal example of what to expect?
- Makes certain that people adhere to agreed-on standards?
- Follows through on promises and commitments?
- Asks for feedback on how actions affect people’s performance?
- Builds consensus around organization’s values?
- Is clear about philosophy of leadership?
Inspire
- Talks about future trends influencing work?
- Describes a compelling image of the future?
- Appeals to others to share a dream of the future?
- Shows others how their interests can be realized?
- Paints “big picture” of group aspirations?
- Shows conviction about meaning of work?
Challenge
- Seeks challenging opportunities to test skills?
- Challenges people to try new approaches?
- Searches outside organization for innovative ways to improve?
- Asks “What can we learn?”
- Makes certain that goals, plans, and milestones are set?
- Experiments and takes risks?
Enable
- Develops cooperative relationships?
- Actively listens to diverse points of view?
- Treats people with dignity and respect?
- Supports decisions other people make?
- Gives people choice about how to do their work?
- Ensures that people grow in their jobs?
Encourage
- Praises people for a job well done?
- Expresses confidence in people’s abilities?.
- Creatively rewards people for their contributions?
- Recognizes people for commitment to shared values?
- Finds ways to celebrate accomplishments?
- Gives team members appreciation and support?
How do you measure up to the leadership challenge?
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Excellent leadership book.
Many years ago this was used for the promotional examination process at work.
Most of those books you slog through, this one, however, was interesting and
practical.
I agree with you Raymond. This book is an easy read with a whole lot of insight…
What a great list. I am going to have to check this book out; right after I read “The Expert’s Edge,” by Ken Lizotte, which also has some great points on leadership.