Description
Real-world leadership training for real-world students
The Student Leadership Challenge tailors one of the world’s most respected leadership models to students’ unique needs, and provides a proven pathway to success. Based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, this book merges solid research with personal stories from real-world student leaders to help students develop the critical skills they need to lead both now and after graduation. Useful from high school to graduate school and beyond, these lessons are reinforced by reflective and critical thinking activities to help students internalize important concepts while honestly assessing their own practices. Updated and expanded, this new third edition includes four extra chapters to allow deeper investigation, while broader, deeper, and more vivid examples from real-life students illustrate what student leadership looks like around the world. New discussion delves into the research behind the model, as well as the usefulness of leadership in the transition to post-graduate life.
What does leadership mean to you? Although it may be difficult to put into words, we all know it when we see it. Effective leaders tend to exhibit a specific set of traits, possess certain skills, and practice particular habits. This book helps you hone your natural talents and shape your path to success as the leader you want to become.
Learn The Five Practices of Leadership, and how they help you succeed beyond schoolDiscover how students around the world are exhibiting the best in modern leadershipPractice critical leadership techniques and engage in thought-provoking discussionAssess your own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory
Great leadership is more important than ever before, and students are in a prime position to develop these critical skills. The Student Leadership Challenge provides a comprehensive framework with real-world application to help students become their very best.
From the brand
Leaders shape the future. They set the tone. They create a unified vision and follow through on their commitments. Leaders drive results and achieve goals.
To face the obstacles of today and tomorrow, we need leaders at every level. The Leadership Challenge gives everyone the tools and practices to Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Hearts of those around them.
Kouzes and Posner Guides
About the Authors
James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner are the authors of The Leadership Challenge franchise and other bestselling leadership guides.
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
Encourage the Heart
Publisher : Jossey-Bass; 3rd edition (March 7, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1119421918
ISBN-13 : 978-1119421917
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.9 x 1.1 x 8.9 inches
