The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader / Edition 3

by James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

Overview

Real-world leadership training for real-world students

The Student Leadership Challenge tailors one of the world’s most respected leadership models to students’ unique needs, and provides a proven pathway to success. Based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, this book merges solid research with personal stories from real-world student leaders to help students develop the critical skills they need to lead both now and after graduation. Useful from high school to graduate school and beyond, these lessons are reinforced by reflective and critical thinking activities to help students internalize important concepts while honestly assessing their own practices. Updated and expanded, this new third edition includes four extra chapters to allow deeper investigation, while broader, deeper, and more vivid examples from real-life students illustrate what student leadership looks like around the world. New discussion delves into the research behind the model, as well as the usefulness of leadership in the transition to post-graduate life.

What does leadership mean to you? Although it may be difficult to put into words, we all know it when we see it. Effective leaders tend to exhibit a specific set of traits, possess certain skills, and practice particular habits. This book helps you hone your natural talents and shape your path to success as the leader you want to become.  

• Learn The Five Practices of Leadership, and how they help you succeed beyond school
• Discover how students around the world are exhibiting the best in modern leadership
• Practice critical leadership techniques and engage in thought-provoking discussion
• Assess your own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory

Great leadership is more important than ever before, and students are in a prime position to develop these critical skills. The Student Leadership Challenge provides a comprehensive framework with real-world application to help students become their very best.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119421917
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/07/2018
Series:	J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

JAMES M. KOUZES and BARRY Z. POSNER have been working together for more than thirty years—studying leaders, researching leadership, conducting leadership development seminars, and serving as leaders in various capacities. They have also coauthored the award-winning, bestselling book, The Leadership Challenge, with over 2.5 million copies sold, and over a dozen other books on the topic.

Table of Contents

Preface: Making Extraordinary Things Happen with Others xiii

Introduction: When People Are at Their Best as Leaders 1
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Practice 1: Model the Way
Reflections from the Student Leadership Practices Inventory

1. Commitment #1: Clarify Values 19

Find Your Voice

Affirm Shared Values

Reflect and Act

2. Commitment #2: Set the Example 39

Live the Shared Values

Teach Others to Model the Values

Reflect and Act

Practice 2: Inspire a Shared Vision
Reflections from the Student Leadership Practices Inventory

3 Commitment #3: Envision the Future 67

Imagine the Possibilities

Find a Common Purpose

Reflect and Act

4 Commitment #4: Enlist Others 93

Appeal to Common Ideals

Animate the Vision

Reflect and Act

Practice 3: Challenge the Process
Reflections from the Student Leadership Practices Inventory

5 Commitment #5: Search for Opportunities 121

Seize the Initiative

Exercise Outsight

Reflect and Act

6 Commitment #6: Experiment and Take Risks 145

Generate Small Wins

Learn from Experience

Reflect and Act

Practice 4: Enable Others to Act
Reflections from the Student Leadership Practices Inventory

7 Commitment #7: Foster Collaboration 173

Create a Climate of Trust

Facilitate Relationships

Reflect and Act

8 Commitment #8: Strengthen Others 199

Enhance Self-Determination

Develop Competence and Confidence

Reflect and Act

Practice 5: Encourage the Heart
Reflections from the Student Leadership Practices Inventory

9 Commitment #9: Recognize Contributions 227

Expect the Best

Personalize Recognition

Reflect and Act

10 Commitment #10: Celebrate the Values and Victories 251

Create a Spirit of Community

Be Personally Involved

Reflect and Act

Afterword: A Call to Action for Leaders 277

Your Continuing Leadership Journey

Notes 287

Acknowledgments 299

About the Authors 303

Index 309

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for The Student Leadership Challenge, Fourth Edition

“In the ten years that separated the first edition of The Student Leadership Challenge and this one, a lot has changed in our world. Numerous world leaders have also changed. Some for the better. What haven’t changed are the fundamentals of leadership. Neither has the dream of young leaders around the world to make a difference. In fact today more than ever, we need young leaders to step up. The Student Leadership Challenge, Fourth Edition draws on the inspirational stories of young leaders who have made an impact in their communities in recent times and lays out very practical leadership lessons and commitments that will help any youth in their own journey of leadership. If there is ever a guide that young people can have in their leadership journey of making this world a better place, this book would be it! Read it, Live it, and Lead.”

—Martin Tan, CEO, The Majurity Trust and co-founder, Halogen Singapore

“Reading this book will inspire students to be their best selves as leaders and empower students with the knowledge of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. For educators, The Student Leadership Challenge has superb resources for teaching leadership through assessments, case studies, experiential learning activities, and reflective assignments that are based upon research and tailored for a student audience.”

—Lynn Perry Wooten, PhD, President, Simmons University

“At HKUST we have been using The Student Leadership Challenge framework in our leadership development programs since 2011. With the personal-best narratives of students from all over the globe, our students easily grasp and apply The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in their individual contexts. The reflective exercises at the end of each chapter are exceptionally helpful guides for deeper learning, and the Student Leadership Practices Inventory (SLPI) allows students to get 360 feedbacks to plan their development path. The Student Leadership Challenge is a highly versatile resource for students to use in their leadership journeys and for practitioners to integrate into their educational programs.”

—Helen HF Wong, Head (Co-Curricular Programs), Dean of Students’ Office, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

“The Student Leadership Challenge is by far the book of choice for students and for teachers educating the next generation of leaders. In my leadership course at UC Berkeley I refer to Kouzes and Posner’s book as ‘our bible,’ as it lays out both a philosophy of leadership and the steps to implement it. Reading it while utilizing the Student Leadership Practices Inventory (the book weaves them together) will help you gauge how you lead and how you can take practical steps to improve your leadership.”

—Dan Mulhern, lecturer at the schools of Business, Law, and Public Policy, UC Berkeley, and author, Everyday Leadership: Getting Results in Business, Politics, and Life

“We utilize The Student Leadership Challenge as a foundation for our campus leadership platform, and it continues to provide guidance and support for leaders with all levels of experience. It is easy enough for new leaders to engage with, and yet sophisticated enough to take experienced leaders to the next level. The fourth edition has new examples for the practices and commitments. We find that all students can connect with The Five Practices, the Ten Commitments, and the new cases that provide real-life leadership examples. As we continue to implement our collaborative leadership model on our campus, this edition is a good refresher for those who are trained facilitators.”

—Matt Baker, EdD, Vice President of Student Affairs, Northwest Missouri State University

“The fourth edition of The Student Leadership Challenge has it all. Leadership stories from students who’ve implemented the practices. Workbook elements that allow reflection of the material and action planning. The Student Leadership Practices Inventory that offers students a reliable assessment of how they are currently performing as leaders. Tried and true leadership practices backed by thirty years of research. This is the one book to have in your library to develop and sustain student leadership.”

—Kevin W. Bailey, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UNC Charlotte

“With a conversational tone and an interactive approach, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner convey The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership to students in a way that is both relatable and inspiring. The Student Leadership Challenge retains all the sophistication and credibility of their original text and brings the material alive with examples of college-aged leaders from around the world. Even after more than ten years working with this material, I found this new edition to be full of new insights, examples, and applications.”

—Miles Ashlock, Burke, MA, Chief of Staff to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University of California, Santa Barbara

“The Student Leadership Challenge is the best leadership guidebook for college students available today. The fourth edition is especially relevant and applicable to helping college students overcome leadership challenges they face in the ever-changing landscape of higher education. This book is a comprehensive manual for students on how to practice the leadership behaviors needed to get extraordinary things done with others and for others. Employers will want every college graduate they hire to have read The Student Leadership Challenge.”

—Shannon Cleverley-Thompson, Ed.D., Department Chair, Executive Leadership Visiting Assistant Professor, St. John Fisher University

“The evidence-based leadership practices empirically identified and expertly described by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner advance and elevate the field of leadership education towards deliberate practices. The Student Leadership Challenge gives emerging leaders a detailed roadmap for feedback, self-reflection, and application of leadership practices that contribute to human flourishing and performance. The five leadership practices are empirically supported, replicable, and integral to all academic disciplines preparing students for careers.”

—Adrian Popa, PhD, chair, Department of Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University

“The fourth edition of The Student Leadership Challenge is replete with intense and action-oriented stories and examples of how young leaders around the world are making a difference. This book is about ‘doing leadership,’ not just learning about leadership. It is a call to action, and I guarantee if you apply The Five Practices described in this book, you will make a difference in your world on a daily basis.”

—Gary M. Morgan, founder/CEO, Student Leadership Excellence Academy

“If students were to ask me for the one book that clearly and inspiringly demonstrates how to maximize their leadership potential, The Student Leadership Challenge is the first book I would recommend. It is the ‘Bible’ of leadership for all aspiring leaders. Students reading this book will quickly understand that following The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership described in vivid detail in this book will help them maximize their leadership effectiveness. Most importantly, students reading this book will realize they already have the power to lead, and they have an obligation to lead. That’s what makes The Student Leadership Challenge so powerful and definitely a book worthy of being the first leadership book in your library.”

—Jody Rogers, PhD, FACHE, visiting professor, Department of Healthcare Administration, Trinity University

“In working over the years with first-generation students pursuing a career in medicine, I have come to rely on the leadership principles found in The Student Leadership Challenge. Based on solid research, this book is an essential guide to students in discovering the leader within. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s leadership insights truly inspire the hearts of those seeking to lead others in making a meaningful and positive change in their organizations, communities, and world. I highly recommend this book to all emerging leaders!”

—Mark Gutierrez, MA, director/leadership educator, Educational Programs and Services—Office of Diversity in Medical Education (ODME), Stanford School of Medicine

“The Student Leadership Challenge will enable you to make a difference in the world. On a daily basis, we all have opportunities to work within our circles of influence. The Five Practices make the prospect of leadership within these circles more concrete and tangible. The Ten Commitments equip you to direct your energy and take positive action. These are behaviors you can develop and practices you can foster in yourself and others. Regardless of your future career path, this book will show you how to build your leadership skills and fulfill your calling to contribute to the greater good.”

—Kristin Kari Janke, PhD, professor, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and director, Wulling Center for Innovation & Scholarship in Pharmacy Education

“The fourth edition of The Student Leadership Challenge provides a practical, tangible, real-life leadership development read for young leaders. This new work is inspiring and real. The stories included in this edition will enable the reader to see themselves as leaders who have utilized The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in their everyday lives. The ‘Reflect and Act’ component added to every chapter is excellent and provides specific action steps for student leaders to enhance their leadership practice. Acknowledging the role of reflection throughout enables self-awareness and meaning making, which are critical to the leadership development process.”

—Katie G. Burke, assistant vice president, Alumni & Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic University

“Practical, inspiring, down to earth. The stories of everyday student leaders make the concept of leadership accessible to everyone, especially those who think they are not leaders. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s research on the impact of leadership behaviors gives profound yet practical insight on how students can become better leaders. The Student Leadership Challenge will cause young readers to deeply reflect about what they want their student life to count for and how they will do something about issues that matter to them. This book is a must-read for every student or adult who works with students.”

—Sean Kong, chief growth officer, Halogen, Singapore