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Bestselling and award-winning authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have been investigating the practices of exemplary leadership for over twenty-five years. Their extensive research has provided solid evidence on the actions leaders take to get extraordinary things done in organizations. With the publication of the 4th edition of The Leadership Challenge in 2007, they have reinforced their reputation as “the most trusted source for becoming better leaders.” They have recently completed an analysis of over 950,000 responses from leaders in 73 countries to their assessment instrument, The Leadership Practices Inventory. This new data offers valid and reliable information about universally applicable leadership practices and fresh new insights into how leaders impact the performance of individuals and organizations.

Using The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® as the framework for his discussion, in this audio conference Jim Kouzes will discuss several of the most vital lessons that he and Barry have learned from their most recent investigations. Among the findings Jim will discuss are these:

The most important leaders in organizations are the leaders closest to us
The foundation of leadership has remained the same for the last 25 years, and it’s not likely to change for the next 25 years
Leadership is personal
Leaders must be forward-looking, but it’s not the leader’s vision that matters most
The best leaders are the best learners, and most leaders don’t do the one thing that helps them learn best
Leadership is a relationship, and leaders should want to be liked
Talent is highly overrated; it’s practice that develops mastery
There is no “silver bullet”—no one thing that leaders can do to make dramatic improvements in their performance
Leadership is in the moment; it’s what you do every three minutes that counts the most

Be sure to sign up for what is sure to be a provocative and lively discussion of the past, present and future of leadership.

Jim’s Bio: Jim Kouzes is the co-author with Barry Posner of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge. Now in its 4th edition, The Leadership Challenge is available in 16 languages, including Chinese, and has sold over 1.5 million copies. It was #3 on Amazon Editors’ Picks for the Best Business Books of 2007, something no other 4th edition book has achieved. It was also the winner of the 1995-96 Critics' Choice Award and the 1989 James A. Hamilton Hospital Administrators' Book Award. Jim and Barry have co-authored over a dozen other books on leadership, and one of their recent titles, A Leader’s Legacy (2006), was selected by Soundview Executive Book Summaries as one of the top 30 books of the year and the Globe and Mail (Canada) as one of the top ten books of 2006.

Jim is also the Dean’s Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. He is not only a highly regarded leadership scholar; The Wall Street Journal has cited him as one of the 12 best executive educators in the U.S. In 2006 Jim was presented with the Golden Gavel, the highest honor awarded by Toastmasters International. Jim doesn’t just research and speak about leadership. Before devoting his full time to speaking and writing, he was a practicing manager for over 30 years, including a dozen years as president, CEO, and chairman of the Tom Peters Company. Jim believes it was on January 20, 1961, when he was first inspired to dedicate himself to leadership. That was the day he was one of only a dozen Eagle Scouts who served in John F. Kennedy's Honor Guard at the Presidential Inauguration.

* Each of our live audio conferences is recorded. CD recordings may be purchased when you register for a live event ($50 savings when you do), or you may purchase the CD recording separately. CDs are available 14 – 21 days after the event.

When you sign up for a SkillPath audio conference or webinar, your registration fee entitles you to one conference phone-line/webinar connection. Buy as many connections as you need and the number of people joining you to learn on each connection is totally up to you! Your single connection covers unlimited participants, and includes a workbook in pdf format each participant can print out to use. The convenience of concise training dealing with important business issues presented right in your own office or conference room—and for one low price—simply can’t be beat. You can count on SkillPath to present only the most up-to-date skills you can use right away to take the next step up your career ladder.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

If you’re not happy, we’re not happy. Go back to work and apply the techniques you learned in our program. If you’re not absolutely delighted with the results you achieve, write to us right away. We’ll issue you a refund or arrange for you to attend another SkillPath audio conference or webinar without paying another penny. It’s that simple!

6 unique benefits of SkillPath audio conference and webinar training:

1. Train as many people as you like.
Your registration fee covers one conference phone-line or webinar connection. Any number of people can join you or listen in … 1 … 10 … your whole department. It’s up to you!

2. You don’t have to leave your office.
The entire “conference” is conducted from the convenience of your desk or meeting room.

3. No fancy technology required.
A high-speed Internet connection and/or a speakerphone is all the equipment you need. Just dial in, login and start learning.

4. No wasted time.
Our compact, one-hour sessions fit into the busiest of schedules. In no time, you’re back on the job using the wealth of relevant information you gained.

5. Gain the insights and views of leading experts.
Our trainers are hand-picked for their knowledge, experience and ability to deliver an enormous number of drilled-down skills in a short period of time.

6. You have nothing to lose.
Give us an hour and we’ll show you just how effective SkillPath audio conference and webinar training is. We promise you’ll be satisfied—even jazzed—about the new learning experience. Or your money back.