A Leader's Legacy

I've met a couple of leaders of large corporations recently, and both were of the opinion that leadership books were to be avoided. None of their criticisms fit this counter-cultural book, however; it celebrates the central role of people, relationships and the means by which we judge success. In an era marked both by big bonus culture and billionaire philanthropy, Kouzes and Postner raise and answer important questions. The conclusions won't just suit business leaders - the lessons can be applied widely, and the story-illustrated style is highly readable.

I am in the midst of a serious crisis in our work environment. I purchased multiple books to help me evaluate our situation. This book was one of the best I read. It made me question why it's taken me so long to act on a problem that we have had for a while. Thank you for such a wonderful book that asked great questions to get me to realize how important this change is to our organization. This book will inspire you to be a better leader and it is quite easy to read. Some of my favorite passages are: - "We're (leaders) presented with the chance to change a life." - "Nothing really significant can ever be achieved unless people feel appreciated by their leader." - "Extraordinary achievements never bloom in barren and unappreciate settings." - "Leadership requires a resonant connection with others over matters of the heart." - "Leadership is personal." - "If you have people working for you in leadership roles who truly don't care if other people don't like them, THEN FIRE THEM." (emphasis I added) My personal favorites, which just emphasized that my intuition was right along... - "It's about intimacy. It's about familiarity. It's about empathy. The kind of communication needed to enlist others in a common vision requires understanding constiuents at a much deeper level than we normally find comfortable. It requires understanding others' strongest yearnings and their deepest fears. It requires a profound awareness of their joys and their sorrows. It requires experiencing life as they experience it." - "When was the last time I fought for a value that I cherished? When was the last time I was resolute in the face of stern resistance? And we also have to ask ourselves am I ready for my next RPM (Rosa Parks Moment)?" This is one of those books that should be in every new manager's library and every manager that has been leading for more than five years. It will give you great ideas to start and will bring you back to what made you successful. But, it also challenges you to try new ideas and learn from your mistakes, as well as others. BUY THIS BOOK!

I’ve read my share of leadership book. This was a very easy read with good advice.

My wife purchased this

i was inform to read this book by my academic advisors who stated this was an awesome book to read due to the line of work that i was in and how information as how to become or direction of becoming a leader without prejudice . . . .thank you amazon you allowed me to purchase this book at a reasonable cost