The New Extraordinary Leader, 3rd Edition: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders, Edition 3

John H. Zenger · Joseph Folkman

Nov 2019 · McGraw Hill Professional

About this ebook

The classic for managers seeking to hone their leadership skills into a C-Suite position Updated with copious new research conducted over the past ten years, this landmark work provides everything you need to transform yourself from an effective manager to an extraordinary leader. In addition to the time-proven methods and approaches that has made The New Extraordinary Leader one of the most popular leadership books around, this third edition includes•Updated insights on how to demystify leadership•More data on how extraordinary leadership directly benefits employee engagement, customer satisfaction, retention, innovation, and profitability•A brand-new, simplified definition of leadership strengths •Critical research on the importance of developing leadership teams •Three all new chapters that cover: Leadership competencies and how they interplay with each other, The role of cross training in leadership development, and The leader’s role in his or her own development

About the author

John H. Zenger is cofounder and CEO of Zenger Folkman, a professional services firm providing consulting and leadership development programs for organizational effectiveness initiatives. He is a world-renowned expert on leadership development and organizational behavior. With more than 50 years of experience in his field, he has been named “Top Leader of the Year” by HR.com and received the Thought Leader award from ISA.Joe Folkman is cofounder and President of Zenger Folkman, is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and seminars around the world. As one of the nation’s renowned psychometricians, his extensive expertise focuses on survey research and change management. He has over 30 years of experience, consulting with some of the world’s most prestigious and successful organizations.