Kouzes, James M. & Posner, Barry Z.

Kouzes and Posner are renowned authors known for their work on leadership. In their influential book, "The Leadership Challenge," they outline five key practices that effective leaders exhibit: modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. Their research emphasizes that leadership is not just a role but a set of behaviors that can be learned and developed. By focusing on these practices, individuals can improve their leadership skills, foster collaboration, and motivate teams to achieve their goals. Their work is widely used in leadership training and organizational development.