
Introduction to Leadership
Concepts and Practice
Peter G. Northouse(Author)
SAGE Publications (USA) (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 20. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-5063-3008-2 (ISBN)
Description
Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the highly practical Fourth Edition includes a new chapter on how leaders can embrace diversity and inclusion, as well as new material on the dark side of leadership. The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate and overcoming obstacles. Three interactive components in every chapter - self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises and reflection and action worksheets - get readers actively involved in applying leadership concepts to their own lives.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks, CA
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5063-3008-2 (9781506330082)
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Content
Preface
About the Author
1. Understanding Leadership
Introduction
Leadership Explained
Global Leadership Attributes
The Dark Side of Leadership
Summary
Application
References
2. Recognizing Your Traits
Introduction
Leadership Traits Explained
Leadership Traits in Practice
Summary
Application
References
3. Engaging Strengths
Introduction
Strengths-Based Leadership Explained
Strengths-Based Leadership in Practice
Summary
Application
References
4. Understanding Philosophy and Styles
Introduction
Leadership Philosophy Explained
Leadership Styles Explained
Leadership Styles in Practice
Summary
Application
References
5. Attending to Tasks and Relationships
Introduction
Task and Relationship Styles Explained
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
Summary
Application
References
6. Developing Leadership Skills
Introduction
Administrative Skills Explained
Interpersonal Skills Explained
Conceptual Skills Explained
Summary
Application
References
7. Creating a Vision
Introduction
Vision Explained
Vision in Practice
Summary
Application
References
8. Establishing a Constructive Climate
Introduction
Constructive Climate Explained
Climate in Practice
Summary
Application
References
9. Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
Introduction
Diversity and Inclusion Explained
Inclusion Framework
Diversity and Inclusion in Practice
Summary
Application
References
10. Listening to Out-Group Members
Introduction
Out-Group Members Explained
Out-Group Members in Practice
Summary
Application
References
11. Managing Conflict
Introduction
Conflict Explained
Managing Conflict in Practice
Summary
Application
References
12. Addressing Ethics in Leadership
Introduction
Leadership Ethics Explained
Leadership Ethics in Practice
Culture and Leadership Ethics
Summary
Application
References
13. Overcoming Obstacles
Introduction
Obstacles Explained
Overcoming Obstacles in Practice
Summary
Application
References
Glossary
Index
About the Author
1. Understanding Leadership
Introduction
Leadership Explained
Global Leadership Attributes
The Dark Side of Leadership
Summary
Application
References
2. Recognizing Your Traits
Introduction
Leadership Traits Explained
Leadership Traits in Practice
Summary
Application
References
3. Engaging Strengths
Introduction
Strengths-Based Leadership Explained
Strengths-Based Leadership in Practice
Summary
Application
References
4. Understanding Philosophy and Styles
Introduction
Leadership Philosophy Explained
Leadership Styles Explained
Leadership Styles in Practice
Summary
Application
References
5. Attending to Tasks and Relationships
Introduction
Task and Relationship Styles Explained
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
Summary
Application
References
6. Developing Leadership Skills
Introduction
Administrative Skills Explained
Interpersonal Skills Explained
Conceptual Skills Explained
Summary
Application
References
7. Creating a Vision
Introduction
Vision Explained
Vision in Practice
Summary
Application
References
8. Establishing a Constructive Climate
Introduction
Constructive Climate Explained
Climate in Practice
Summary
Application
References
9. Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
Introduction
Diversity and Inclusion Explained
Inclusion Framework
Diversity and Inclusion in Practice
Summary
Application
References
10. Listening to Out-Group Members
Introduction
Out-Group Members Explained
Out-Group Members in Practice
Summary
Application
References
11. Managing Conflict
Introduction
Conflict Explained
Managing Conflict in Practice
Summary
Application
References
12. Addressing Ethics in Leadership
Introduction
Leadership Ethics Explained
Leadership Ethics in Practice
Culture and Leadership Ethics
Summary
Application
References
13. Overcoming Obstacles
Introduction
Obstacles Explained
Overcoming Obstacles in Practice
Summary
Application
References
Glossary
Index