Five different practices of exemplary leadership are discussed in modern research. The first of them is “model the way,” which implies clarifying the values by finding your voice and affirming the shared values, and then aligning the actions with the shared values (Kouzes & Posner, 2017). One has to fully comprehend their values to become an exemplary leader because they have to accurately choose the principles that will guide their actions and decisions. Next, the second practice is “inspire a shared vision,” which requires envisioning the future by imagining its possibilities and enlisting associates in a shared vision (Kouzes & Posner, 2017). That practice implies inspiration of people by imagining what is possible in the future. The third practice is “challenge the process,” which means seeking opportunities, experimenting, and taking risks (Kouzes & Posner, 2017). An exemplary leader searches for innovative ideas to keep their organization active and developing. The fourth practice is “enable others to act,” which builds trustful relationships and develops competence (Kouzes & Posner, 2017). The leaders who value cooperative relationships have the highest levels of engagement in their organizations. Finally, the fifth practice is “encourage the heart,” which means appreciating individual excellence and celebrating victories (Kouzes & Posner, 2017). That way, a leader can inspire their people to reach the best levels of performance.
Reference
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (6th Edition). Wiley Professional Development.