“The domain of leaders is the future. The work of leaders is change. The most significant contribution leaders make is not to… — James M. Kouzes Bottom line Copy Share Image
“When it comes to deciding whether a leader is believable, people first listen to the words, then they watch the actions. They… — James M. Kouzes Leader Copy Share Image
It is striking how our language reveals the visual nature of our thoughts about the future state of affairs. When we invent… — James M. Kouzes Affair Copy Share Image
“Showing appreciation for another's unique viewpoint demonstrates respect for them and their ideas. Being sensitive to what others are going through creates… — James M. Kouzes Appreciation Copy Share Image
“Nobody likes being told what to do or where to go, no matter how right it might be. People want to be… — James M. Kouzes Dreams Copy Share Image
“The central task for leaders is inspiring a shared vision, not selling their personal view of the world. You need to imagine… — James M. Kouzes Dreams Copy Share Image
“Values and principles serve as the basis for goals. They're your standards of excellence, your highest aspirations, and they define the arena… — James M. Kouzes Dreams Copy Share Image
“Leaders set the tone. When they openly demonstrate the joy and passion they have for their organizations, team members, clients, and even… — James M. Kouzes Joy Copy Share Image
“Visions are projections of one's fundamental beliefs and assumptions about human nature, technology, economics, science, politics, art, ethics, and the like. A… — James M. Kouzes Art Copy Share Image
“She notes how advances in brain imaging technology prove that people's brains are wired to overestimate risk, exaggerate its consequences, and underestimate… — James M. Kouzes Risk Copy Share Image
“you have to get close to people if you're going to find out what motivates them, what they like and don't like,… — James M. Kouzes Friendship Copy Share Image
Leaders encourage others to continue the quest and inspire others through courage and hope. Leaders give heart by visibly recognizing others' contributions… — James M. Kouzes Adventure Copy Share Image
“Before you can be a leader of others, you need to know clearly who you are and what your core values are.… — James M. Kouzes Core values Copy Share Image
Challenge is the opportunity for greatness. People do their best when there is an opportunity to change how things currently stand. Maintaining… — James M. Kouzes Challenge Copy Share Image
We have to recognize that however smart we are, we're not smarter than everyone else combined. . . . We can't lose… — James M. Kouzes Contribution Copy Share Image
“Learning is the master skill. When you fully engage in learning—when you throw yourself wholeheartedly into experimenting, reflecting, reading, or receiving coaching—you… — James M. Kouzes Adventure Copy Share Image
“Leaders mobilize others to want to struggle for shared aspirations, and this means that, fundamentally, leadership is a relationship. Leadership is a… — James M. Kouzes Dreams Copy Share Image
“If you wish to maximize your leadership effectiveness, begin with the assumption that you'll be interacting in some way with this person… — James M. Kouzes Future relationship Copy Share Image
