Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner)

"Leadership is personal. It's not about the corporation, the community, or the country. It's about you. If people don't believe in the messenger, they won't believe the message. If people don't believe in you, they won't believe in what you say. And if it's about you, then it's about your beliefs, your values, your principles." - from CredibilityIn this best-selling book, Kouzes and Posner (authors of The Leadership Challenge), explain why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone. They provide rich examples of real managers in action and reveal the six key disciplines and related practices that strengthen a leader's capacity for developing and sustaining credibility. Kouzes and Posner show how leaders can encourage greater initiative, risk-taking, and productivity by demonstrating trust in employees and resolving conflicts on the basis of principles, not positions. Leadership Is Personal. It's Not About The Corporation, The Community, Or The Country. It's About You. If People Don't Believe In The Messenger, They Won't Believe The Message. If People Don't Believe In You, They Won't Believe In What You Say. And If It's About You, Then It's About Your Beliefs, Your Values, Your Principles.--credibility. In This Best-selling Book, Kouzes And Posner (authors Of The Leadership Challenge), Explain Why Leadership Is Above All A Relationship, With Credibility As The Cornerstone. They Provide Rich Examples Of Real Managers In Action And Reveal The Six Key Disciplines And Related Practices That Strengthen A Leader's Capacity For Developing And Sustaining Credibility. Kouzes And Posner Show How Leaders Can Encourage Greater Initiative, Risk-taking, And Productivity By Demonstrating Trust In Employees And Resolving Conflicts On The Basis Of Principles, Not Positions.--publisher Description. Introduction: On Credibility And Character -- Leadership Is A Relationship -- Credibility Makes A Difference -- Discovering Your Self -- Appreciating Constituents And Their Diversity -- Affirming Shared Values -- Developing Capacity -- Serving A Purpose -- Sustaining Hope -- The Struggle To Be Human -- Studies On The Impact Of Credibility And What Constitutes Credible Behavior. James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 289-315) And Indexes. "The first true revision of the classic book from the bestselling author of The Leadership Challenge As the world falls deeper into economic downturns and warfare, the question of credibility (how leaders gain and lose it) is more important than ever. Building on their research from The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner explore in Credibility why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone, and why leaders must "Say what you mean and mean what you say." This first full revision of the book since its initial publication in 1993 features new case studies from around the world, fully updated data and research, and a streamlined format. Written by the premier leadership experts working today, Credibility: Reveals the six key disciplines that strengthen a leader's capacity for developing and sustaining credibility. Provides rich examples of real managers in action Includes updates to?the applications?and research This personal, inspiring, and genuine guide helps you understand the fundamental importance of credibility for building personal and organizational success"--Provided by publisher. "Leadership is personal. It's not about the corporation, the community, or the country. It's about you. If people don't believe in the messenger, they won't believe the message. If people don't believe in you, they won't believe in what you say. And if it's about you, then it's about your beliefs, your values, your principles."-- from Credibility In this best-selling book, Kouzes and Posner (authors of The Leadership Challenge), explain why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone. They provide rich examples of real managers in action and reveal the six key disciplines and related practices that strengthen a leader's capacity for developing and sustaining credibility. Kouzes and Posner show how leaders can encourage greater initiative, risk-taking, and productivity by demonstrating trust in employees and resolving conflicts on the basis of principles, not positions. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner show why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone. They reveal six key disciplines and practices that strengthen a leader's capacity for development and sustaining credibility by relating examples and stories of real managers in action. Leadership is a reciprocal relationship between those who choose to lead and those who decide to follow.