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Based on the work of James Kouzes and Barry Z Posner’s

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

The Leadership Challenge

What is Leadership ?The art of mobilizing others to want to struggle for

shared aspirationsKey words:

“want-shared”

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Model the WayInspire a Shared Vision Challenge the ProcessEnable Others to ActEncourage the Heart

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Model the Way

Model the Way

Leaders… Set standards of excellenceLive by exampleEnjoy small wins to achieve larger

objectives

FIND your voiceby clarifying your personal values.

SET the exampleby aligning actions with shared values.

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Inspire a Shared Vision

Inspire a Shared Vision

Leaders…Envision the futureAppeal to peoples values, hopes and

dreamsBreathe life into visions of the future

ENVISION the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities.

ENLIST others in a commonvision by appealing to shared aspirations.

Inspiring a Vision

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Challenge the Process

Challenge the ProcessLeaders…Search for opportunities to change the

status quo.Experiment and take risks, which involves

setbacks and learning moments.Set backs are viewed as opportunities for

growth

SEARCH for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow & improve.

EXPERIMENT and take risksby constantly generating small wins &

learning from mistakes.

Nick Conner, SVP TeamBuilders WorldWide with Commander James Lovell

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Enable Others to Act

Enable Others to Act

Leaders… Foster collaborationBuild teamsStrengthen othersCreate a culture of trust

FOSTER collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust.

STRENGTHEN othersby sharing power & discretion.

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Encourage the Heart

Take 10

Your name as it appears on your birth certificate.What 3 CD’s would you want to have forever; closet

band or artist?What is your proudest moment?What is the insight (aha!) that had the most impact on

you, & what are you going to do differently when you return to your team?

Encourage the Heart

Leaders… Recognize contributionsCelebrate accomplishmentsCreate and maintain passion

RECOGNIZE contributionsby showing appreciation.

CELEBRATE the valuesand victories by creating a spirit of

community.

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Model the WayInspire a Shared Vision Challenge the ProcessEnable Others to ActEncourage the Heart

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