5 Practices of Great Leaders

Leadership is one of the most talked about aspects of business.  A great leader can marshal support, lead through turbulent times and build a sense of belonging for his team.  A bad leader can move an organization from a strong position to the graveyard by doing the opposite.  In their landmark study of leadership, the duo of James Kouzes and Barry Posner discovered the key practices of a leader.  This study was conducted with thousands of respondents and took place over several decades.  Here's what we want in our leaders:

1. Model the Way
2. Inspire a Shared Vision
3. Challenge the Process
4. Enable Others to Act
5. Encourage the Heart

I have enjoyed their works like The Leadership Challenge, Credibility and the latest The Truth About Leadership. Here's a video with more: 
http://youtu.be/yiAtoO61C_w