Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand - by James M Kouzes & Barry Z Posner (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The research-driven guide to the leadership behaviours which create more engaged workplaces and higher performance, Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand is a guidebook for what it takes, at any level of an organisation, to bring out the best in people. And full of insights not just from people who are making a difference, but also evidence from their direct reports, colleagues and managers about the impact that The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(R) has on them and their performance.

Drawing upon empirical data from more than 75,000 people in the Australian and New Zealand workforce, the authors document how The Five Practices are being applied here, and also compares this region with data from 28 other countries. Interviews with more than 100 leaders and their teams provide real examples and practical applications within the grasp of every reader who aspires to make a difference.

Case studies are balanced across gender, function, and industry providing a broad perspective, identifying why leadership matters, and offering keen insights into how you lead others to greatness.

• Study examples of extraordinary leadership in Australia and New Zealand
• Discover the behaviours that make great leaders, and why they're so important
• Examine the research that shows how leadership affects engagement and organisational performance
• Learn why people need great leadership, and why it motivates them to perform at their best

Leadership must be nurtured. While all leaders are born, great leaders are made! With expectations higher than ever, and resources unprecedentedly scarce, today's leaders face some of the most difficult, complex organisational challenges yet. Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand presents a data-driven framework for being an effective leader, with expert guidance toward the actions that you can take to improve the performance of your team and organisation.

From the Back Cover

Jim, Barry and Michael have produced a truly enjoyable read in an Australasian context. Through a wealth of real-world examples and thorough research, they identify universal leadership practices that will be of value to all managers, from CEO to the front line, who want to take on new challenges or refresh their approach to achieve more.
--Josh Bayliss, CEO, Virgin Group (Worldwide)

This book is important and reminds us that leaders need to bring out the best of themselves to bring out the best in others. Too often leaders forget the real purpose of leadership and get lost in the details and data. The authors succinctly show the way for leaders to get extraordinary things done in Australasia.
--Luke Sayers, CEO, PwC Australia and Vice Chairman, PwC Asia

CREATE A GREAT WORKPLACE AND AN ENERGISED TEAM

Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand describes The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership^(R), giving you a data-driven framework for bringing out the best in your team. You'll learn how you can make a difference, regardless of your place in the organisation.

Drawn from empirical data of over 75000 Australian and New Zealand workers, this book shows how great leadership works here and in 28 countries around the world, with case studies and interviews that illustrate the Five Practices in action.

This is your personal guidebook to becoming the leader you've always wanted to be:

• boost credibility by modelling shared values
• articulate a common purpose and communicate your vision
• absorb lessons from past experiences
• enable your team to do great work
• recognise, reward, and build a spirit of community.

Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand provides an action plan for improving your team and organisation.

About the Author

James Kouzes is the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership for the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, an award-winning industry thought-leader, and a highly sought-after international speaker.

Barry Posner is the award-winning Accolti Endowed Professor of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, and an internationally renowned scholar and educator.

Kouzes and Posner have written over 30 books and workbooks on leadership, including The Leadership Challenge, now in its fifth edition. They have been at the forefront of leadership research for over three decades.

Michael Bunting is the Founder and Managing Director of leadership development consultancy WorkSmart Australia, and a guest lecturer in the University of Sydney's award-winning Executive MBA program.