July 2012
Intermediate to advanced
416 pages
9h 13m
English
book
The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, 5th Edition
by James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
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PRACTICE 4ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT
Leaders know that they can’t do it alone. They need partners to make extraordinary things happen in organizations.
Leaders invest in creating trustworthy relationships. They build spirited and cohesive teams, teams that feel like family. They actively involve others in planning and give them the discretion to make their own decisions. Leaders make others feel like owners, not hired hands.
Leaders develop collaborative goals and cooperative relationships with colleagues. They are considerate of the needs and interests of others. They know that these relationships are the keys that unlock support. Leaders bring people ...