Leading Effective Teams

One of the most influential books on business today is The Leadership Challenge, by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. In the book, Kouzes and Posner outline the “Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership.”  These powerful principles are the foundation for our Leading Effective Teams Program and keynote speaker topic. 

In this program we integrate stories and clips from the historic Apollo 13 mission. In the past we have had the honor of delivering this service with Captain James Lovell, the Commander of the Apollo 13. 

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

• Modeling the Way Find your voice by clarifying personal values. Set the example by aligning actions with shared values.
• Challenging the Process Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to grow, change and improve. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning.
• Inspiring a Shared Vision Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
• Enabling Others to Act Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust. Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion.
• Encouraging the Heart Recognize contributions by showing appreciation. Get to know each other as people.