Homework
1. Who is James M. Kouzes?
James Kouzes is the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. Mr. Kouzes is also a bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and, according to the Wall Street Journal, “one of the twelve best executive educators in the United States”. Mr. Kouzes is a global speaker on leadership focusing lectures on corporations, governments, and nonprofits. 2. Who is Barry Z. Posner?
Barry Z. Posner is Accolti Professor of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business, at Santa Clara University. He is a reputed scholar and researcher, a bestselling author, and an award-winning teacher and educator. Mr. Posner is regarded as one of the Top 50 Leadership Coaches in America, receiving several awards. 3. Why should we give credence to their findings?
We should give credence to Posner and Kouzes for their findings because they are established, well-researched and highly regarded individuals who have made it their mission to educate individuals on how to be well rounded leaders. Their awards and popularity as speakers speaks volumes. 4. What is the purpose of The Leadership Challenge?
The purpose of The Leadership Challenge is educating and invigorating the leadership potential in any individual, no matter their position within a company. The challenge shows that leadership is a “measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors”. 5. In what year was the 5th edition published?
The 5th edition of The Leadership Challenge was published in July of 2012. 6. What is Kouzes and Posner's (K&P) First Law of Leadership? Cite it and explain. Kouzes and Posner’s First Law of Leadership states “If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” Credibility and personal integrity have an overall affect on business, whether it be with fellow employees, vendor partners or customers. To be an effective leader, one must demonstrate credible behavior and do
James Kouzes is the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. Mr. Kouzes is also a bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and, according to the Wall Street Journal, “one of the twelve best executive educators in the United States”. Mr. Kouzes is a global speaker on leadership focusing lectures on corporations, governments, and nonprofits. 2. Who is Barry Z. Posner?
Barry Z. Posner is Accolti Professor of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business, at Santa Clara University. He is a reputed scholar and researcher, a bestselling author, and an award-winning teacher and educator. Mr. Posner is regarded as one of the Top 50 Leadership Coaches in America, receiving several awards. 3. Why should we give credence to their findings?
We should give credence to Posner and Kouzes for their findings because they are established, well-researched and highly regarded individuals who have made it their mission to educate individuals on how to be well rounded leaders. Their awards and popularity as speakers speaks volumes. 4. What is the purpose of The Leadership Challenge?
The purpose of The Leadership Challenge is educating and invigorating the leadership potential in any individual, no matter their position within a company. The challenge shows that leadership is a “measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors”. 5. In what year was the 5th edition published?
The 5th edition of The Leadership Challenge was published in July of 2012. 6. What is Kouzes and Posner's (K&P) First Law of Leadership? Cite it and explain. Kouzes and Posner’s First Law of Leadership states “If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” Credibility and personal integrity have an overall affect on business, whether it be with fellow employees, vendor partners or customers. To be an effective leader, one must demonstrate credible behavior and do