The authors, Kouzes &Posner, identified five leadership practices consistence behaviors through years of extensive research with thousands of participants. Discuss the section. "Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership" addressing the following questions: a. Do leaders really need to be honest, isn't it ok to lie a little, cover up facts, break promises because of circumstances? b. What are the social consequences of dishonest behavior? c. What are the "natural" consequences impact on self concept, trust, confidence, etc.? d. Can leaders really inspire? Isn't a job for the individual to inspire self? e. Provide an example of an inspirational leader you have known. How did he or she affect your emotions, hope, views?

The authors, Kouzes &Posner, identified five leadership practices consistence behaviors through years of extensive research with thousands of participants. Discuss the section. "Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership" addressing the following questions: a. Do leaders really need to be honest, isn't it ok to lie a little, cover up facts, break promises because of circumstances? b. What are the social consequences of dishonest behavior? c. What are the "natural" consequences impact on self concept, trust, confidence, etc.? d. Can leaders really inspire? Isn't a job for the individual to inspire self? e. Provide an example of an inspirational leader you have known. How did he or she affect your emotions, hope, views?

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

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ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter15: Leadership

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