Learn how you can tackle everyday leadership challenges regardless of your title, position, or authority with this insightful resource A book about leadership for people who are not in formal or hierarchical leadership positions, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership provides readers with a comprehensive and practical approach to addressing leadership challenges, no matter the setting or circumstance. Esteemed scholars and sought-after consultants Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner adapt their trademark The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® framework to today’s more horizontal workplace, showing people that leadership is not about where you are in the organization; it’s about how you behave and what you do. Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership draws on the authors’ deep well of research and practical experience to cover key subjects: The essence of making a difference in any role, setting, or situation The difference between positions of authority and leadership The importance of self-development in leadership development This book is perfectly applicable and accessible for anyone who wants to improve their own leadership potential and who isn’t yet in an official leadership role. Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership offers authoritative new insights, original case studies and examples, and practical guidance for those individuals who want to make a difference. You supply the will, and this book will supply the way.

Go from Ordinary to Extraordinary Every Christian has the God-given and God-driven power to be an extraordinary leader in their family, church, community, and world. Extraordinary Leadership was written for real people striving to determine God's way to extraordinary success. Some may not consider themselves leaders, but everyone is a leader in some way. In this book Chuck and Benj successfully display the impact everyone has on those around them. It may be difficult to understand what extraordinary leadership looks like so the authors have crafted a way to bring clarity. It's vital that all recognize the leadership within themselves in order to be effective in this world. Chuck and Benj have intricately broken down the aspects of what makes a leader extraordinary. The factors that create this remarkable effect may not be easily detected without guidance. However, within the pages of Extraordinary Leadership that route is clear and precise. Many of us know someone who is an exceptional leader. But what makes them so excellent? Extraordinary Leadership takes the similar attributes that seem to encompass great leaders and incorporates them into our God-given abilities. Each and every day we should be striving to make a difference in our own life and in the lives of those around us. Whether you are a business leader, ministry leader, or homemaker Extraordinary Leadership will assist you in the journey of becoming all God desires you to become. This book will help you distinguish what God has already given you in order to be the best leader you can. Along with bringing clarity to what is in you as an individual, Chuck and Benj bring to light that which is necessary for an extraordinaryleader and give insight regarding how to deepen those qualities personally. In this book you will discover real-world, practical, and biblical insights relating to .Determining and staying centered in God's calling on your life .Obtaining true contentment regardless of your present situation .Continuously reflecting God's character in your daily walk .Growing spiritually and skillfully throughout your journey .Leading others toward God's standard of success Most importantly, let's enjoy this journey! Our hope and prayer is that as you read this book and apply its principles you, and those around you, will experience the power and complete joy that comes from releasing the God-given extraordinary leadership within you.

"Based on extensive interviews with today's . . . corporate leaders, this look at how the best CEOs do their jobs focuses on the mindsets and actions that foster an environment of excellence"--

You have the capacity to become an extraordinary leader—if you are willing to embrace a deeper definition of leadership and take action to apply it. In The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, Jenni Catron, executive church leader and author of Clout, reveals the secrets to standout leadership found in the Great Commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Weaving a winsome narrative filled with inspiring real-life stories, hard-won wisdom, and practical applications, Catron unpacks four essential aspects of growing more influential: your heart for relational leadership, your soul for spiritual leadership, your mind for managerial leadership, and your strength for visionary leadership. Leadership isn’t easy, but it is possible to move from ordinary to extraordinary. Jenni Catron shows the way.

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Nine years ago, bestselling author and business consultant Mark Sanborn introduced the world to Fred, his postman, who delivered extraordinary service in simple but remarkable ways. Fred’s story inspired millions. Companies—even, cities—were inspired to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary each day. Today, with stiff competition from the networked global economy, delivering extraordinary results is more important than ever. With Fred 2.0, Mark not only revisits the original Fred to gain new insights, but also equips all of us with new strategies to achieve more. You’ll not only be inspired by Fred 2.0, you’ll also have the tools and strategies to aim higher and achieve the extraordinary.

Elevate your leadership to achieve the extraordinary Inspired Leadership is the essential guide to performing at the highest level every day. As CEO of Porsche, author Kevin Gaskell led the company from near-bankruptcy to the most profitable car company. During his four years at BMW, the company saw 80% growth in sales and 500% increase in profitability. Good leaders get results and great leaders get great results—but Inspired Leaders get extraordinary results, turn around companies, ensure people development and turn brands into household names. This book shows you how to become an Inspired Leader. Workable strategies, practical frameworks, and real-world essential skills give you a concrete curriculum for success, while anecdotes and examples drawn from the author's experiences illustrate important concepts in action. Inspirational, aspirational, and deeply instructional, this guide will become your go-to resource for navigating the leader's role. From tricky situations to everyday interactions, you'll learn the skills and outlook you need to take your leadership to the next level. Learn what Inspired Leadership looks like in terms of results Discover the key factors that separate Inspired leaders from the merely "great" Adopt the tools and processes that get extraordinary results in the real world Understand the essential core of high performance, and incorporate it into your day-to-day Quality leadership is the difference between success and failure, but Inspired Leadership is the difference between success and world-class performance. It requires 360-degree attention, laser focus, authentic relationships, and a rock-solid understanding of the leader's role. When you're ready to achieve the extraordinary, Inspired Leadership is the resource to keep within arm's reach.