The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address
today's realities
The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective
leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities
in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics
of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be
learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full
potential. This new seventh edition has been revised to address current
challenges, and includes more international examples and a laser focus
on business issues; you'll learn how extraordinary leaders accomplish
extraordinary things, and how to develop your leadership skills and
style to deliver quality results every time. Engaging stories delve into
the fundamental roles that great leaders fulfill, and simple frameworks
provide a primer for those who seek continuous improvement; by
internalizing key insights and putting concepts into action, you'll
become a more effective, more impactful leader.
A good leader gets things done; a great leader aspires, inspires, and
achieves more. This book highlights the differences between good and
great, and shows you how to bridge the chasm between getting things done
and making things happen.
- Gain deep insight into leadership's critical role in organizational
health
- Navigate the shift toward team-oriented work relationships
- Motivate and inspire to break through the pervasive new cynicism
- Leverage the electronic global village to deliver better results
Business is evolving at an increasingly rapid rate, and leaders must
keep pace with the changes or risk stagnation. People work differently,
are motivated differently, and have different expectations
today--business as usual is quickly losing its effectiveness. The
Leadership Challenge helps you stay current, relevant, and effective in
the modern workplace.