1. Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Model the Way
Clarify Values by find your voice
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 by 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

2. Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership
What people look for and admire in leader
Honest
Forward-Looking
Inspiring
Competent
Putting it all together: Credibility is the Foundation

3. Model the Way Clarify Values Set the Example Find Your Voice
Affirm Shared Values
Reflection and Action
Set the Example
Personify the Shared Values
Teach Others to Model the Values

4. Inspire a Shared Vision
Envision the Future
Imagine the Possibilities
Find a Common Purpose
Reflection and Action
Enlist Others
Appeal to Common Ideals
Animate the Vision

5. Challenge the Process Search for Opportunities
Seize the Initiative
Exercise Outsight
Reflection and Action
Experiment and Take Risks
Generate Small Wins
Learn from Experience

6. Enable Others to Act Foster Collaboration Strengthen Others
Create a Climate of Trust
Facilitate Relationships
Reflection and Action
Strengthen Others
Enhance Self-Determination
Develop Competence and Confidence

7. Encourage the Heart Recognize Contributions
Expect the Best
Personalize Recognition
Reflection and Action
Celebrate the Values and Victories
Create a Spirit of Community
Be Personally Involved

8. Leadership for Everyone
You are the Most Important Leader in Your Organization
Leadership is Learned
Leaders Make a Difference
First Lead Yourself
Moral Leadership Calls Us to Higher Purposes
Humility is the Antidote to Hubris
Leadership is in the Moment
The Secret to Success in Life