Sally Helgesen, author, The Female Advantage
“Peter Drucker would probably have called the publishing of Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s book The Leadership Challenge ‘a distinguished public service.’ There is no doubt that it was that and that the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this wonder- ful book continues to show organizations how to get extraordinary things done.”
—William A. Cohen, Major General, USAFR, Ret; author of Drucker on Leadership and Heroic Leadership
“This fifth edition of The Leadership Challenge is Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s gift to leaders in the twenty-first century. Join them and hundreds of thousands of others using this guide to extraordinary leadership.”
— Geoff Bellman, consultant; author, Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results
“The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of The Leadership Challenge is another great reference for leaders and would-be leaders globally. Over the years, the Kouzes and Posner five leadership practices have crossed borders, cultures, and generations.”
—Joe Hage, associate CIO, American University of Beirut
“This fifth edition of The Leadership Challenge continues as a must-read for any global leader or aspiring leader. The Leadership Challenge has been my compass in guiding and developing as a leader, developing other leaders, and in engaging future leaders. Barry and Jim’s research reinforces that active learning and unending practice are foundational for leaders. To be a compelling leader, mastery of the principles of The Leadership Challenge is absolutely essential.”
—Bill Maxwell, former senior vice president, human resources, Oakwood Temporary Housing
“In the midst of great change, sometimes it is important to return to timeless ideas. In their twenty-fifth anniversary edition, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner reframe their leadership principles for global challenges in the twenty-first century. If you read it before, it’s time to read it again. If you haven’t read it, expect a master class on leadership in these turbulent times.”
—Joel Barker, author, Paradigms: The Business of Discovering the Future
“The precious message of this insightful and important book is that leadership does not attach to a job or any position. It is seized, by a combination of credibility and courage. In a world where too many are simply milling around, here is a primer for taking charge.”