Leadership practices of top companies in the world

Author: (USA) James Kouzes / (USA) Barry Posner / Liu Bin / Cheng Jingping
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: When I first finished reading the manuscript of this book, I was not only deeply excited myself but also immediately recommended it to all my colleagues: "This is a very important book, and everyone should read it carefully." Excellent leaders are in high demand very quickly, and the 'prescriptions' offered in this book are clear, credible, and have been proven to be actionable. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is not a quick-fix weight-loss book; companies cannot achieve immediate transformation success. You need 100% effort and persistent execution, which will take a lot of time, but you have no choice. Don’t hesitate—start reading now and begin implementing it immediately. —Jim Kouzes, Chairman Emeritus of Tom Peters Company, author of The Leadership Challenge. Effective leadership is the key to ensuring that organizational strategy is implemented within the company, and it ultimately determines whether a company succeeds or fails in market competition. Creating a culture of leadership is the best investment an organization can make and the strongest competitive advantage it can possess. The two authors of this book have successfully summarized effective models used by companies worldwide to attract, select, and develop outstanding talent within their organizations. —Robert Nardell, Chairman, President, and CEO of The Home Depot This book provides practical methods and tools that are equally applicable to large-scale enterprises and small companies. It introduces many real-world case studies from top global companies, making the book even more convincing. —Dave Cote, CEO of Honeywell International This book features short stories and compelling case studies that leave a strong impression on readers. Through highly readable text, the authors provide a roadmap for cultivating corporate leadership, inspiring readers to enhance their leadership skills (a critical component of the DNA of successful companies). Regardless of where leaders are, this is an important and engaging book. —Randy MacDonald, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at IBM This book is a must-read for all leaders, as it provides a clear direction on how to build a strong leadership team. It is filled with brilliant insights and thought-provoking perspectives, guiding readers to reflect on their own practices and desire to improve them immediately. Without a doubt, both current and aspiring leaders will benefit greatly from the advice in this book. —Susan Peters, Vice President of Management Development at General Electric Leadership is one of the key factors in organizational growth. Globally, exceptional leadership is becoming an increasingly scarce resource, pursued and owned by only a few outstanding large companies. Chinese enterprises, especially those in the process of marketization, are particularly in need of exceptional leadership. By studying the successful practices of companies worldwide in leadership development, this book summarizes some common characteristics of exceptional leadership through vivid case studies and concise language. It offers valuable insights for Chinese enterprises seeking to improve their leadership development efforts and serves as a practical guide for leaders and managers in Chinese companies who hope to quickly join the ranks of world-class enterprises.