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The Student Leadership Challenge Reminder Card

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ISBN: 978-1-118-69288-2

July 2013

Jossey-Bass

2 pages

Description
A double-sided 4" x 6" card for individual student use that outlines and helps remind leaders of The Five Practices and Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership.

Side A:The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®

Includes icons for: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, Encourage the Heart.

Side B: The Ten Commitments of Leadership

Model the Way

  • Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values
  • Set the example by aligning actions with shared values

Inspire a Shared Vision

  • Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities
  • Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations

Challenge the Process

  • Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and looking outward for innovative ways to improve
  • Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience 

Enable Others to Act

  • Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships
  • Strengthen others by increasing self determination and developing competence

Encourage the Heart

  • Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence
  • Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community
About the Author

Jim Kouzes is an executive fellow at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University.

Barry Posner is professor of leadership at Santa Clara University (Silicon Valley, California), where he has received numerous teaching and innovation awards and served as dean of the Leavey School of Business for 12 years (1996-2009).