James M. Kouzes has narrated 4 audiobooks on Listento.it by 2 authors, with an average listener rating of 4★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is A Leader's Legacy.
A Leader's Legacy
Summary
Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, internationally recognized experts in the field of leadership and authors of the best-selling Leadership Challenge, explore the important notion of legacy and the critical questions any leader must ask him or herself in order to leave a lasting impact. In a series of 22 short essays, grouped into four parts (significance, relationships, aspirations, and courage), the authors explore the thorny and often ambiguous issues that today's leaders grapple with, including why: People don't commit to plans, they commit to causes; It's not the leader's vision, it's the sharedvision; There is no silver bullet; How leading changes who you are; and How the legacy you leave is the life you lead. In what is their most personal work to date, Kouzes and Posner zero in on the core challenges leaders face and offer up a thoughtful and reassuring perspective any leader, or aspiring leader, will learn from and enjoy. James M. Kouzes is chairman emeritus of the Tom Peters Company, a leadership development firm. A popular seminar and conference speaker, he has been cited by the The Wall Street Journal as one of the 12 most requested "non-university executive-education providers" to US companies.Barry Z. Posner is dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. He has served on several boards (both corporate and non-profit) and on the faculties of numerous executive education programs. He has published over 80 articles and sits on the editorial boards of several journals.
©2006 James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner (P)2006 Gildan Media Corp.
The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition
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The Leadership Challenge has become one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. Now, with the publication of the fourth edition of their landmark book and for the first time on audio, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner celebrate 25 years of leadership excellence. The Leadership Challenge, the most trusted source on becoming a better leader, has been thoroughly updated and revised for a new generation of leaders living and working in a global environment. Building on the knowledge base of the previous books, this fourth edition is grounded in research and presents extensive interviews with a diverse group of leaders at all levels in a wide variety of organizations from around the world. The authors emphasize that the fundamentals of leadership are not a fad. While the context of leadership has changed dramatically, the content of leadership has endured the test of time. With scores of new case studies and a timeless and inspiring message, The Leadership Challenge is a "personal coach in a book", guiding listeners through the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. When leaders understand that leadership is a relationship and they begin to engage in the Five Practices (Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart), they are better able to embark on a lifetime of success and significance.
©2007 James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner (P)2007 Gildan Media Corp
Achieving Credibility
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In Achieving Credibility: The Key to Effective Leadership, you'll find a truly human approach to leadership, one that identifies and focuses on the traits we all admire in other people. Kouzes helps you put your finger on the intangibles that make some people simply stand head and shoulders above their peers. And most of all, you'll come to understand why building credibility is such a fundamental aspect of the leadership process. This is a personally inspiring guide, a must-listen for all managers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who can't do their job alone. Listen thoughtfully and discover: The six disciplines of credibility How to readily establish trust with others Specific ways to promote education and deeper understanding among employees How to regain credibility if you've lost it The technique of conflict resolution on the basis of principles rather than positions How to cultivate the qualities in yourself that all people look for in a leader How you can reach your maximum potential by motivating others to reach theirs And a lot more If your desire is to create the perfect work environment - where people are motivated, trust one another, and share similar goals and visions - and to establish an atmosphere of hope regardless of what your organization is going through, then Achieving Credibility is the blueprint for you.
©1995 James Kouzes (P)1995 Nightingale Conant
The Student Leadership Challenge
Summary
In The Student Leadership Challenge, Kouzes and Posner—today's premier leadership experts—demonstrate how anyone can be a leader, regardless of age or experience. Grounded in the same extensive research as the best-selling The Leadership Challenge, it uses real-life stories and examples exclusively from college students to illustrate The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®: Model the Way Inspire a Shared Vision Challenge the Process Enable Others to Act Encourage the Heart
©2009 James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner (P)2010 Gildan Media Corp