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James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

THE TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP

Cut through the noise—discover the timeless truths that define real leadership and drive meaningful results.
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Ten timeless truths transcend fads and reveal what really drives leadership – The Truth About Leadership distills 30 years of research into fundamentals. This comprehensive leadership truths summary and enduring principles reveal: • Credibility Foundation - You must do what you say for anyone to follow • Values Clarity - Leaders go first by living shared values visibly • Trust Imperative - Without trust, you cannot lead regardless of title • Hope Creation - Leaders must believe the future can be better The hidden gem: Their research with 1 million leaders proves these truths work across all cultures. Apply your Click.Apply.Grow™ leadership truths: Audit your credibility honestly. Clarify three core values. Model them tomorrow. Leaders mastering these timeless truths achieve sustained excellence while fad-followers fail. Truth beats trends every time.

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James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner are world-renowned leadership scholars whose work has inspired millions of leaders to act with authenticity, courage, and vision.

Co-authors of the international bestseller “The Leadership Challenge,” translated into over 20 languages, they’ve built one of the most research-backed and widely adopted leadership development frameworks ever created. Their “Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership” model has been applied in corporations, nonprofits, and governments worldwide.

What sets Kouzes and Posner apart: They measure what makes great leaders—and teach it in ways that are practical, human, and transformative.

Organizations using their Leadership Challenge framework report higher engagement, stronger trust, and measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness.

The leadership mentors who made greatness a practice—not a mystery.

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