Table Of ContentPreface: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader Prologue When Leaders Are at Their Personal Best Practice Intro #1: Model the Way Chapter 1. Commitment #1: Clarify Values Chapter 2. Commitment #2: Set the Example Practice Intro #2: Inspire a Shared Vision Chapter 3. Commitment #3: Envision the Future Chapter 4. Commitment #4: Enlist Others Practice Intro #3: Challenge the Process Chapter 5. Commitment #5: Search for Opportunities Chapter 6. Commitment #6: Experiment and Take Risks Practice Intro #4: Enable Others to Act Chapter 7. Commitment #7: Foster Collaboration Chapter 8. Commitment #8: Strengthen Others Practice Intro #5: Encourage the Heart Chapter 9. Commitment #9: Recognize Contributions Chapter 10. Commitment #10: Celebrate the Values and Victories Epilogue Continuing Your Leadership Development Appendix: How You Behave Matters Notes Acknowledgments About the Authors Index 
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