Description
Book SynopsisThe landmark guide that built a generation of extraordinary leadersâfully updated and revised The definitive guide to 21st Century business leadership,
The New Extraordinary Leader shook the foundations of leadership as we knew it when it was published in 2002. Since then, we have seen tectonic shifts in the world of businessâand this revised and updated edition provides the data and insights you need to address them all.
Jack Zenger and Jim Folkmanâs proprietary 360 feedback assessment of leaders in the real worldâhow they lead, what works, and what doesnâtâprovides the data that makes
The Extraordinary Leader unique in a crowded field of such books. In this new edition, the authors deliver proven lessons based on feedback from 120,000 leaders from all corners of the globe.
Inside, youâll find:
â New chapters on leadership competencies, cross training, and self-development
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
PART I
HOW INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP THEIR
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY
1 Demystifying Leadership
2 Great Leaders Make a Great Difference
3 The Competency Quest
4 How The Extraordinary Leader Behaves
5 Great Leaders Possess Multiple Strengths
6 Leaders Must Fit Their Organization
7 Fatal Flaws Must Be Fixed
8 Alternative Paths for Leadership Development
9 How Individuals Develop Themselves
PART I I
THE ORGANIZATION’S ROLE IN
FILLING THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE
10 Tailor Leadership Development to the Organization
11 Define the Scale and Scope
12 Ensure Executive Support
13 Use Powerful Learning Methods
14 Embed Leadership Development into the Culture
15 Sustain and Follow-Through
PART I I I
TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
16 Women in Leadership
17 Measure Improvement
18 Develop Leadership Teams
Appendix: Research Methodology
Notes
Index
