
The Student Leadership Challenge
Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader
Sybex Inc.,U.S. (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 29. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-394-20608-7 (ISBN)
Description
A brand new edition of the bestselling book that helps students and young people to develop critical leadership skills
The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people are doing when at their personal-best as leaders. With an approach tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this guide introduces The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership operating system, incorporating stories of leadership development from real students, as well as reflective and critical thinking activities at the end of each chapter. Readers will have opportunities to engage in each of The Five Practices, building leadership skills that translate to real world applications.
This fourth edition has been updated with new stories about topics critical to today's youth, including climate change, social justice, mental health, and virtual learning. Included with the book is access to the online Student Leadership Practices Inventory, so readers can achieve insight into their current leadership skills.
Learn The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, and how they help you succeed while in school and in life
Get inspired by stories of students around the world who exhibit exemplary leadership
Practice critical leadership behaviors and engage in thought-provoking reflections
Assess your own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory
As a result of reading and interacting with The Student Leadership Challenge, readers will emerge with a concrete leadership framework and new skills that they can take with them, wherever the future leads.
The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people are doing when at their personal-best as leaders. With an approach tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this guide introduces The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership operating system, incorporating stories of leadership development from real students, as well as reflective and critical thinking activities at the end of each chapter. Readers will have opportunities to engage in each of The Five Practices, building leadership skills that translate to real world applications.
This fourth edition has been updated with new stories about topics critical to today's youth, including climate change, social justice, mental health, and virtual learning. Included with the book is access to the online Student Leadership Practices Inventory, so readers can achieve insight into their current leadership skills.
Learn The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, and how they help you succeed while in school and in life
Get inspired by stories of students around the world who exhibit exemplary leadership
Practice critical leadership behaviors and engage in thought-provoking reflections
Assess your own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory
As a result of reading and interacting with The Student Leadership Challenge, readers will emerge with a concrete leadership framework and new skills that they can take with them, wherever the future leads.
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Series
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-20608-7 (9781394206087)
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James M. Kouzes | Barry Z. Posner
The Student Leadership Challenge
Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader
E-Book
04/2024
4th Edition
Wiley
€23.99
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James M. Kouzes | Barry Z. Posner
The Student Leadership Challenge
Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader
E-Book
04/2024
4th Edition
Wiley-ISTE
€23.99
Available for download
Previous edition

James M. Kouzes | Barry Z. Posner
The Student Leadership Challenge
Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader
Book
04/2018
3rd Edition
Jossey-Bass
€33.90
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Persons
JAMES M. KOUZES and BARRY Z. POSNER have been working together for more than forty years-studying leaders, researching leadership, conducting leadership development seminars, and serving as leaders in various capacities. They have also co-authored the award-winning, bestselling book, The Leadership Challenge, with over 3 million copies sold, and over a dozen other books providing insights on leadership development.
Author
Emeritus, Tom Peters Company
Leavey School of Business and Administration and Santa Clara University
Content
Preface: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader
Prologue When Leaders Are at Their Personal Best
Practice Intro #1: Model the Way
Chapter 1. Commitment #1: Clarify Values
Chapter 2. Commitment #2: Set the Example
Practice Intro #2: Inspire a Shared Vision
Chapter 3. Commitment #3: Envision the Future
Chapter 4. Commitment #4: Enlist Others
Practice Intro #3: Challenge the Process
Chapter 5. Commitment #5: Search for Opportunities
Chapter 6. Commitment #6: Experiment and Take Risks
Practice Intro #4: Enable Others to Act
Chapter 7. Commitment #7: Foster Collaboration
Chapter 8. Commitment #8: Strengthen Others
Practice Intro #5: Encourage the Heart
Chapter 9. Commitment #9: Recognize Contributions
Chapter 10. Commitment #10: Celebrate the Values and Victories
Epilogue Continuing Your Leadership Development
Appendix: How You Behave Matters
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index?
Prologue When Leaders Are at Their Personal Best
Practice Intro #1: Model the Way
Chapter 1. Commitment #1: Clarify Values
Chapter 2. Commitment #2: Set the Example
Practice Intro #2: Inspire a Shared Vision
Chapter 3. Commitment #3: Envision the Future
Chapter 4. Commitment #4: Enlist Others
Practice Intro #3: Challenge the Process
Chapter 5. Commitment #5: Search for Opportunities
Chapter 6. Commitment #6: Experiment and Take Risks
Practice Intro #4: Enable Others to Act
Chapter 7. Commitment #7: Foster Collaboration
Chapter 8. Commitment #8: Strengthen Others
Practice Intro #5: Encourage the Heart
Chapter 9. Commitment #9: Recognize Contributions
Chapter 10. Commitment #10: Celebrate the Values and Victories
Epilogue Continuing Your Leadership Development
Appendix: How You Behave Matters
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index?