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PRAISE FOR THE

EXTRAORDINARY LEADER

“The Zenger Folkman leadership model is distinguished from others in that
it is backed up by research and data. That data validates the effectiveness of
identifying an individual’s strengths and developing them, rather than
focusing on weaknesses. The Zenger Folkman philosophy has its eye on the
right goal – real, measurable results.”
—Bill Blase
Senior Executive Vice President
Human Resources
AT&T Corp.

“I fell in love with The Extraordinary Leader on page 1. From the moment
I started reading I really got jazzed, and my enthusiasm only increased the
more I read. You see, I’m just mad about books that attack cherished but
unsupportable assumptions about anything, especially leadership. That’s
exactly what Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman do, and they do it persuasively,
precisely, and professionally. The Extraordinary Leader is no hackneyed
rehashing of tired nostrums. Through their exceptional research, the authors
demonstrate and prove that leadership does make a difference and that you
can learn to lead. There are some profound insights in this book, and
whether you’ve studied leadership for over 20 years, as I have, or you are
brand new to the subject, Zenger and Folkman give you much more than
your money’s worth. And while their research gives the book distinctive
credibility, their examples and practical applications give it life. This is a
book that scholars and practitioners will be referring to for years to come.