The Leadership Challenge (James Kouzes & Barry Posner)

The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner is a framework that explains how effective leaders inspire and guide others. It identifies five key practices: modeling the way (setting a strong example), inspiring a shared vision (motivating others towards common goals), enabling others to act (empowering team members), encouraging the heart (recognizing achievements and maintaining morale), and challenging the process (innovating and taking risks). These practices help leaders build trust, foster collaboration, and achieve success by focusing on authentic, values-driven leadership.