“Want to know how to motivate your people? Read Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership. It will demonstrate that getting people to follow your lead is not like throwing a switch. You need to reach their hearts and their minds. Words are important, but more important are your actions. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner are two of the best thinkers (and doers) in the leadership arena. Seldom have I walked into the office without seeing a copy of one of their leadership books. The young women and men who first read Jim and Barry's books are now leading their organizations. So, it is fitting that Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership comes out now. Our times are challenging and leadership is more important than ever. Read this book and come away with ideas that will invigorate your leadership and inspire others to follow your lead.”

—John Baldoni, member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Global Guru Top 30 Leadership expert, and author of 14 books, including his newest GRACE: A Leader's Guide to a Better Us

“Uplifting, insightful, practical, and powerful! The stories and examples packed into this book clarify what leadership means, why it matters, and how everyone can (and should!) lead. Thank you, Jim and Barry, for this valuable gem!”

—Deb Calvert, president of People First Productivity Solutions, coauthor, Stop Selling and Start Leading

“In my first foray into The Leadership Challenge world of Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, I was presented with the idea that “The road to the future ...

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