“In the ten years that separated the first edition of The Student Leadership Challenge and this one, a lot has changed in our world. Numerous world leaders have also changed. Some for the better. What haven't changed are the fundamentals of leadership. Neither has the dream of young leaders around the world to make a difference. In fact today more than ever, we need young leaders to step up. The Student Leadership Challenge, Third Edition draws on the inspirational stories of young leaders who have made an impact in their communities in recent times and lays out very practical leadership lessons and commitments that will help any youth in their own journey of leadership. If there is ever a guide that young people can have in their leadership journey of making this world a better place, this book would be it! Read it, Live it, and Lead.”

—Martin Tan, executive director, Institute for Societal Leadership, Singapore Management University

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“Reading this book will inspire students to be their best selves as leaders and empower students with the knowledge of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. For educators, The Student Leadership Challenge has superb resources for teaching leadership through assessments, case studies, experiential learning activities, and reflective assignments that are based upon research and tailored for a student audience.”

—Lynn Perry Wooten, PhD, dean, Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management, Cornell University

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“At HKUST we have been using The Student Leadership Challenge framework in our leadership development programs since 2011. With the personal-best narratives of students from all over the globe, our students easily grasp and apply The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in their individual contexts. The reflective exercises at the end of each chapter are exceptionally helpful guides for deeper learning, and the Student Leadership Practices Inventory (SLPI) allows students to get 360 feedbacks to plan their development path. The Student Leadership Challenge is a highly versatile resource for students to use in their leadership journeys and for practitioners to integrate into their educational programs.”

—Helen HF Wong, associate director of student affairs (Co-Curricular Programs), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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“The Student Leadership Challenge is by far the book of choice for students and for teachers educating the next generation of leaders. In my leadership course at UC Berkeley I refer to Kouzes and Posner's book as ‘our bible,’ as it lays out both a philosophy of leadership and the steps to implement it. Reading it while utilizing the Student Leadership Practices Inventory (the book weaves them together) will help you gauge how you lead and how you can take practical steps to improve your leadership.”

—Dan Mulhern, lecturer at the schools of Business, Law, and Public Policy, UC Berkeley, and author, Everyday Leadership: Getting Results in Business, Politics, and Life

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“At a time when young people are bombarded with inconsistent and confusing messages about what constitutes effective, committed leadership, along comes the third edition of The Student Leadership Challenge. As in their previous works, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner present young people with the crucial elements of exemplary leadership. Young people want to shape their world right now. What they need to move from commitment to action are proven methods to uncover the leader within and tools to put their leadership into practice. This book will offer an important first step in that journey.”

—Cathy Tisdale, president and CEO, Camp Fire

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“We utilize The Student Leadership Challenge as a foundation for our campus leadership platform, and it continues to provide guidance and support for leaders with all levels of experience. It is easy enough for new leaders to engage with, and yet sophisticated enough to take experienced leaders to the next level. The third edition has new examples for the practices and commitments. We find that all students can connect with The Five Practices, the Ten Commitments, and the new cases that provide real-life leadership examples. As we continue to implement our collaborative leadership model on our campus, this edition is a good refresher for those who are trained facilitators.”

—Matt Baker EdD, vice president of student affairs, Northwest Missouri State University

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“The third edition of The Student Leadership Challenge has it all. Leadership stories from students who've implemented the practices. Workbook elements that allow reflection of the material and action planning. The Student Leadership Practices Inventory that offers students a reliable assessment of how they are currently performing as leaders. Tried and true leadership practices backed by thirty years of research. This is the one book to have in your library to develop and sustain student leadership.”

—Kevin W. Bailey, PhD, vice chancellor for student affairs, UNC Charlotte

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“With a conversational tone and an interactive approach, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner convey The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership to students in a way that is both relatable and inspiring. The Student Leadership Challenge retains all the sophistication and credibility of their original text and brings the material alive with examples of college-aged leaders from around the world. Even after more than ten years working with this material, I found this new edition to be full of new insights, examples, and applications.”

—Miles Ashlock, assistant dean and director, Office of Student Life, University of California, Santa Barbara

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“I use The Student Leadership Challenge as the foundation of the Blue Hen Leadership Program because it ties leadership directly to values-based action. This new edition reaffirms that The Five Exemplary Practices of Exemplary Leadership are hugely applicable to the student experience. Through new case studies and tools for practical application, students will see themselves in the stories shared, and easily understand that leadership is an option to anyone who uses these five practices to create positive change.”

—Susan Luchey, associate director for student leadership development, University of Delaware, and board of directors, Association of Leadership Educators

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“The Student Leadership Challenge is the best leadership guidebook for college students available today. The third edition is especially relevant and applicable to helping college students overcome leadership challenges they face in the ever-changing landscape of higher education. This book is a comprehensive manual for students on how to practice the leadership behaviors needed to get extraordinary things done with others and for others. Employers will want every college graduate they hire to have read The Student Leadership Challenge.”

—Shannon Cleverley-Thompson, EdD, visiting assistant professor of executive leadership, St. John Fisher College

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“The evidence-based leadership practices empirically identified and expertly described by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner advance and elevate the field of leadership education towards deliberate practices. The Student Leadership Challenge gives emerging leaders a detailed roadmap for feedback, self-reflection, and application of leadership practices that contribute to human flourishing and performance. The five leadership practices are empirically supported, replicable, and integral to all academic disciplines preparing students for careers.”

—Adrian Popa, PhD, chair, Department of Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University

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“The University of Tennessee at Martin is striving to develop a student leadership development model that is integrated into the policies, practices, and culture of student life. The Student Leadership Challenge is a key component of this effort. The research behind The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and their related behaviors sells the curriculum to students, administrators, and faculty. Most significantly the 360 Leadership Practices Inventory is the unique component that opens students' eyes to where they can improve the frequency of their leadership behaviors. Furthermore, the very thorough 360 LPI Feedback Report becomes their guide for developing a specific action plan to increase the frequency of those behaviors outside their comfort or awareness zone.”

—Phil Dane, coordinator of student leadership development, The University of Tennessee at Martin

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“The third edition of The Student Leadership Challenge is replete with intense and action-oriented stories and examples of how young leaders around the world are making a difference. This book is about ‘doing leadership,’ not just learning about leadership. It is a call to action, and I guarantee if you apply The Five Practices described in this book, you will make a difference in your world on a daily basis.”

—Gary M. Morgan, founder/CEO, Student Leadership Excellence Academy

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“If students were to ask me for the one book that clearly and inspiringly demonstrates how to maximize their leadership potential, The Student Leadership Challenge is the first book I would recommend. It is the ‘Bible’ of leadership for all aspiring leaders. Students reading this book will quickly understand that following The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership described in vivid detail in this book will help them maximize their leadership effectiveness. Most importantly, students reading this book will realize they already have the power to lead, and they have an obligation to lead. That's what makes The Student Leadership Challenge so powerful and definitely a book worthy of being the first leadership book in your library.”

—Jody Rogers, PhD, FACHE, visiting professor, Department of Healthcare Administration, Trinity University

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“With so much going on in our world, this guide is ever-important in helping us to create the much-needed leaders that are required on campuses and in our communities. Practical, filled with rich examples, and an important call to action, Kouzes and Posner unlock the daily practices to liberate the exemplary leader within us all.”

—Victor K. Wilson, vice president for student affairs, The University of Georgia

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“In working over the years with first-generation students pursuing a career in medicine, I have come to rely on the leadership principles found in The Student Leadership Challenge. Based on solid research, this book is an essential guide to students in discovering the leader within. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's leadership insights truly inspire the hearts of those seeking to lead others in making a meaningful and positive change in their organizations, communities, and world. I highly recommend this book to all emerging leaders!”

—Mark Gutierrez, assistant director, Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical Education, Stanford School of Medicine

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“The Student Leadership Challenge will enable you to make a difference in the world. On a daily basis, we all have opportunities to work within our circles of influence. The Five Practices make the prospect of leadership within these circles more concrete and tangible. The Ten Commitments equip you to direct your energy and take positive action. These are behaviors you can develop and practices you can foster in yourself and others. Regardless of your future career path, this book will show you how to build your leadership skills and fulfill your calling to contribute to the greater good.”

—Kristin Kari Janke, PhD, professor, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and director, Wulling Center for Innovation & Scholarship in Pharmacy Education

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“The third edition of The Student Leadership Challenge provides a practical, tangible, real-life leadership development read for young leaders. This new work is inspiring and real. The stories included in this edition will enable the reader to see themselves as leaders who have utilized The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in their everyday lives. The ‘Reflect and Act’ component added to every chapter is excellent and provides specific action steps for student leaders to enhance their leadership practice. Acknowledging the role of reflection throughout enables self-awareness and meaning making, which are critical to the leadership development process.”

—Katie G. Burke, assistant dean, Weppner Center for LEAD & Service-Learning, Florida Atlantic University

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“Practical, inspiring, down to earth. The stories of everyday student leaders make the concept of leadership accessible to everyone, especially those who think they are not leaders. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's research on the impact of leadership behaviors gives profound yet practical insight on how students can become better leaders. The Student Leadership Challenge will cause young readers to deeply reflect about what they want their student life to count for and how they will do something about issues that matter to them. This book is a must-read for every student or adult who works with students.”

—Sean Kong, chief training officer, Halogen Foundation, Singapore