Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It, Revised Edition

This book was a part of my reading for my Phd in Organizational Management. Here's my review. In reading, "Credibility" by Kouzes and Posner (2003), the two leadership experts in the field of organizational development and management, particularly workplace outcomes, addressed some important managerial issues that relate to values, leadership roles and performance outcome. Their main argument discussed how shared values can... Read Full Review

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This book has an interesting topic that is needed in todays fields. Citing great examples of people who do more than just talk the talk. The beginning and end are most useful, the middle gets a little boring but is still useful. They back up what they say with studies (from which I also did a study and came up with surprisely similar results!). Overall a very good book for any manager in any business. It should be noted... Read Full Review

This book was an optional reading in a course I recently took as part of my PhD studies in organisational leadership. The text flows logically, with highly readable prose; it excels at providing a great depth of insight on a) discovering one self; b) appreciating constituents and their diversity; c) affirming shared values; d) developing capacity; d) serving a purpose; and d) sustaining hope. Even though the research upon... Read Full Review

Deals with what credibility is, how you gain it, lose it. More importantly, the authors discuss why this issue is one of the keys to a successful personal and business life. If you are a parent, spouse, manager, or deal with people in any way, this book will help you analyze how you deal with people, what they expect, and how you can fullfil their expectations and yours and have them think you are wonderful. Experience... Read Full Review