The Truth about Leadership: The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know

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In these turbulent times when the very foundations of organizations and societies are being shaken, leaders need to move beyond the pessimistic predictions, the trendy fads, and the simplistic solutions. They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. It's vitally important to understand what the evidence tells us about how exemplary leaders get extraordinary things done. This is the imperative that best-selling, award-winning authors James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner have undertaken in their engaging, personal, and bold new book, The Truth about Leadership. In ten time-tested truths, Kouzes and Posner reveal what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-world issues they will likely face.   About The Author James M. Kouzes is the dean's executive professor of leadership, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University and one of the leading executive educators in the United States. Barry Z. Posner is professor of leadership at Santa Clara University, where he served as dean of the Leavey School of Business for 12 years (1996-2009). Both live in the San Francisco Bay area. Together they are the bestselling authors of The Leadership Challenge, A Leader's Legacy, Credibility, Encouraging the Heart, and The Leadership Challenge Workbook, and over a dozen other books and workbooks on leadership. They also developed the highly acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), a 360-degree assessment tool based on The Five Practices. They are among the most sought-after scholars and educators on the subjects of leadership and leadership development.  Table Of Contents Introduction: What Everyone Wants to Know About Leadership. Truth 1: You Make a Difference. Truth 2: Credibility Is the Foundation of Leadership. Truth 3: Values Drive Commitment. Truth 4: Focusing on the Future Sets Leaders Apart. Truth 5: You Can't Do It Alone. Truth 6: Trust Rules. Truth 7: Challenge Is the Crucible of Greatness. Truth8: You Either Lead by Example or You Don't Lead at All. Truth 9: The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners. Truth 10: Leadership Is an Affair of the Heart. Epilogue: Leaders Say Yes.

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s. Acknowledgements. Notes. Index.