LCCN2014-942594
Reviews[You have] lots of self-assessment activities. The figures and diagrams help to summarize the material. The key terms at both the beginning and end of the chapter help. [You offer] a great total package of materials., This text gives learners a clear roadmap through the concepts, with many opportunities to apply the concepts and focus on the associated skills; in addition, the self-assessments allow students to see where they currently stand and form a plan to develop greater skill strengths.
Table Of ContentPart I: INDIVIDUALS AS LEADERS.1. Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need? 2. Leadership Traits and Ethics.3. Leadership Behavior and Motivation.4. Contingency Leadership Theories.5. Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation.Part II: TEAM LEADERSHIP.6. Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills.7. Leader-Member Exchange and Followership.8. Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams.Part III: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP.9. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership.10. Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity.11. Strategic Leadership and Change Management.12. Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization.Appendix: Leadership and Spirituality in the Workplace.
SynopsisThe most practical leadership textbook on the market, LEADERSHIP 6e uses a unique three-pronged approach to teach leadership concepts and theory. The authors combine traditional theory with cutting-edge leadership topics in a concise presentation packed with real-world examples. The text puts students in the leadership role, engaging them in applying the concepts and providing step-by-step behavior models for effectively handling leadership functions.