How to make extraordinary
things happen in organizations
Approaching leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors, The Leadership Challenge framework grew out of rigorous research that first began in 1982 when Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner set out to understand those times when leaders performed at their personal best.
They conducted hundreds of interviews and reviewed hundreds of case studies and survey questionnaires. What emerged were five fundamental practices common to extraordinary leadership achievements. Now known worldwide as the most practical model of leadership development, The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® continues to prove its effectiveness in cultivating and liberating the leadership potential in anyone—at any level, in any organization—who chooses to accept the challenge to lead.
In corporations and nonprofits, from academia to government, healthcare to technology, The Leadership Challenge has helped millions of leaders gain clarity in their vision and purpose. And along the way, they’ve shown how, when you empower those who follow to achieve their personal best, you can transform companies, campuses, and organizations anywhere in the world.
THE FIVE PRACTICES OF EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP®
Model the Way Leaders establish principles concerning the way people should be treated and the way goals should be pursued. They create standards of excellence and then set an example for others to follow. Because the prospect of complex change can overwhelm people and stifle action, they set interim goals so that people can achieve small wins as they work toward larger objectives. They unravel bureaucracy when it impedes action; they put up signposts when people are unsure of where to go or how to get there; and they create opportunities for victory.
Inspire a Shared Vision Leaders passionately believe that they can make a difference. They envision the future, creating an ideal and unique image of what the organization can become. Through their magnetism and quiet persuasion, leaders enlist others in their dreams. They breathe life into their visions and get people to see exciting possibilities for the future.
Challenge the Process Leaders search for opportunities to change the status quo. They look for innovative ways to improve the organization. In doing so, they experiment and take risks. In addition, because leaders know that risk taking involves mistakes and failures, they accept the inevitable disappointments as learning opportunities.
Enable Others to Act Leaders foster collaboration and build spirited teams. They actively involve others. Leaders understand that mutual respect is what sustains extraordinary efforts; they strive to create an atmosphere of trust and human dignity. They strengthen others, making each person feel capable and powerful.
Encourage the Heart Leaders know that accomplishing extraordinary things in organizations is hard work. To keep hope and determination alive, leaders recognize contributions that individuals make. In every winning team, the members need to share in the rewards of their efforts, so leaders celebrate accomplishments. They make people feel like heroes.
Take Your Leaders to the Next Level
As the world of work continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever that your leaders have the skills they need to tackle the latest challenge and bring out the best in their people. When they gain insight into their own leadership behaviors in relation to what leaders do when they are operating at their personal best, their growth will elevate your entire organization.
The LPI 360® provides a powerful combination of insight and confidence to elevate the leaders within your organization.
What is the LPI® 360?
Used to measure The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® , the LPI® 360 is an observer-based assessment that enables leaders to assess their leadership competencies and act on their discoveries. This powerful assessment and detailed report will help leaders take the first step toward achieving the extraordinary and reaching their personal leadership best.
Measures Behaviors
Because leadership is about what you do, not who you are, the LPI 360 measures the frequency a leader engages in each of the 30 behaviors that make up The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® proven to access leadership effectiveness.
360 Insights
The LPI 360 is particularly impactful because it is powered by anonymous 360-degree observer feedback. Those who engage with the leader most frequently, and the leader themselves, complete a brief assessment to measure the frequency with which they engage in each leadership behavior in order to gain a complete picture of their leadership.