List of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction: Another Book About Police Leadership PART I: THE INDIVIDUAL AS A LEADER Why We Need a New Approach 'Do we want leaders or administrators?' Principles of Leadership 'Back to the basics works but only if you understand the basics.' Leadership Styles and The CORE Leadership Model 'I tried doing what the books say but it isn't working. Now what?' Competency in Leadership 'Trust Me; I know what I am doing.' Organizational Climate 'It's okay to make an honest, well-thought out mistake.' Responsibility 'Your people are you.' Extending Influence 'Perception is Reality.' PART II: THE ORGANIZATION AS A LEADER Levels, Stages and Interrelationships of Police Leadership 'I haven't changed! I just understand the big picture now.' Training Leaders 'Getting the most out of what precious little time we have' Promoting Leaders 'Now that promotional list makes sense!' PART III: THE LEADERSHIP PRIMER Learning to Deal with Leadership Failure and Success 'How the heck did that happen?'
