a bright gem of a book JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER authors of the best-selling The Leadership Challenge (R) Praise for The Work of Leaders The Work of Leaders is a bright gem of a book In a crystal clear & to-the-point style the authors make leadership instantly accessible with a memorable model rock solid fundamentals original research compelling stories & highly practical tips for putting the principles to immediate use There are invaluable lessons on every page & you'll enjoy discovering each one We highly recommend The Work of Leaders to anyone who aspires to make extraordinary things happen in organizations JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER authors of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge (R) Clear distinctive intuitive & deeply researched The Work of Leaders gives every reader not only several 'a-ha!' moments but smart meaningful suggestions for changing the way we all lead ELAINE BIECH author of The Business of Consulting The authors have indeed done their homework! Their combined expertise & engaging writing gives their readers a one-stop shop for understanding & improving the way we lead Bravo!BEVERLY KAYE coauthor of Love ' Em or Lose ' Em The Work of Leaders shows you how to create a thriving organization by setting a vision & then collaborating with your people to guide your company to success It is the strategic tool you need to move your business forward with imaginative writing & a practical approach you can use right away TOM MKEE CEO The Ken Blanchard Companies Anyone who is in a leadership position or is responsible for evaluating leaders should make this book a must-read Collectively the book's authors are unique in their knowledge background & ability which is what distinguishes this great piece of work from others of its kind SIDNEY FELTENSTEIN former CEO Yorkshire Global Restaurants