Making Extraordinary Things Happen in Asia : Applying the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

An in-depth look at how leaders in Asia apply the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in their organizations Kouzes and Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership is the most trusted and proven leadership paradigm in the business world. Making Extraordinary Things Happen in Asia focuses on the unique ways leaders in Asia have applied the Five Practices and documents their success with it. Using actual case studies and first-person experiences, the book examines the Five Practices framework, shows how the behaviors of individual leaders make a difference, and reveals what leadership in Asia looks like on a daily basis. Each of the Five Practices is supported with five or six case studies illustrating what the Practice looks like on a behavioral level. After examining the Five Practices, the book then reveals what actions would-be and current leaders in Asia can do to improve their leadership skills and effectiveness. Customizes the legendary Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership framework specifically for Asian leaders, and a companion to The Leadership Challenge Features real case studies that show the Practices in action on a daily basis From leadership gurus James Kouzes and Barry Posner, together with one of Asia's top leadership experts, Steve DeKrey For leaders and aspiring leaders of Asian organizations and business, Making Extraordinary Things Happen in Asia is an invaluable guide to long-term leadership success.

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Year of publication:	2013 ; 1st ed.
Authors:	Kouzes, James M
Other Persons:	Posner, Barry Z (contributor)
Publisher:	Singapore : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Subject:	Asien \| Asia \| Personalführung \| Leadership

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Extent:	1 online resource (156 pages)
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources. Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; CHAPTER 1: When Asian Leaders Are at Their Best; The Leadership Challenge Around the World; The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership; Model the Way; Inspire a Shared Vision; Challenge the Process; Enable Others to Act; Encourage the Heart; The Five Practices in Action; CHAPTER 2: Model the Way; Find Commitment Through Shared Values: How Values Guide Us in Deciding to Engage . . . or Not; Teach the Values: Affirming Shared Values Through Education and Action; Walk the Talk: Showing Others How to Model the Way in Hard Times Confront Critical Incidents: Leading Through Shared ValuesTeach by Following Through: How Being Consistent with Your Values Builds Trust; PRACTICE: Model the Way; CHAPTER 3: Inspire a Shared Vision; Envision a Better Future: Showing There's Opportunity in a Crisis; Find a Common Purpose: Helping Others to See Themselves in the Picture; Appeal to Shared Aspirations: The Way for Others to See How a Common Vision Serves Their Interests; Listen, Learn, and Follow Through: Enlisting Others by Connecting to Their Interests; PRACTICE: Inspire a Shared Vision; CHAPTER 4: Challenge the Process Encourage Initiative in Others: Making It Possible for Others to Lead and LearnBe an Active Learner: Letting Mistakes Teach Valuable Lessons and Point to a Better Way; Accept Coaching: Learning from Others' Experiences; Seek Advice: Having the Courage to Ask for Help; PRACTICE: Challenge the Process; CHAPTER 5: Enable Others to Act; Build Trusting Relationships: Showing Concern and Interest in Others; Be the First to Trust: Letting Others Know You Care, One Small Action at a Time; Develop Cooperative Goals: How Managing a Friend Resulted in Leading a Team Appreciate Differences: Seeing Things From Others' Perspectives Improves Relationships and PerformancePRACTICE: Enable Others to Act; CHAPTER 6: Encourage the Heart; Expect the Best: How Believing in Others and Small Gestures Make a Big Difference; Be Clear About Goals and Rules: Rewarding Progress Requires Systems and Celebrations; Show Appreciation-or Put Your Own Success at Risk; Show You Care: Learning How to Appreciate the Work of Others; PRACTICE: Encourage the Heart; CHAPTER 7: Make a Difference; You Are the Most Important Leader in Your Organization; Leadership is Learned First, Lead YourselfLeadership Is a Choice; Notes; Acknowledgments; Suggested Readings; About the Authors; MORE ON THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE . . .
ISBN:	978-1-118-51852-6 ; 978-1-118-51851-9
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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