Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice

Preface1. Being a Leader Defining Leadership Global Leadership Attributes Practicing Leadership Summary References 1.1 Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire 1.2 Observational Exercise 1.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet2. Recognizing Your Traits Historical Leaders: What Traits Do These Leaders Display? Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit? Summary References 2.1 Leadership Traits Questionnaire 2.2 Observational Exercise 2.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet3. Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership What Is Your View of Human Behavior at Work Styles of Leadership: Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire What Is Your Style of Leadership? Summary References 3.1 Leadership Styles Questionnaire 3.2 Observational Exercise 3.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet4. Attending to Tasks and Relationships What Is Your Personal Style? What Kind of Leader Are You? Summary References 4.1 Task and Relationship Questionnaire 4.2 Observational Exercise 4.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet5. Developing Leadership Skills What Are Your Core Leadership Skills? Summary References 5.1 Leadership Skills Questionnaire 5.2 Observational Exercise 5.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet6. Creating a Vision What Are the Characteristics of a Vision? How Is a Vision Articulated? How Is a Vision Implemented? Summary References 6.1 Leadership Vision Questionnaire 6.2 Observational Exercise 6.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet7. Setting the Tone Provide Structure Clarify Norms Build Cohesiveness Promote Standards of Excellence Summary References 7.1 Setting the Tone Questionnaire 7.2 Observational Exercise 7.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet8. Listening to Out-Group Members Who Is in the Out-Group? Why Do Out-Groups Form? What Is the Impact of Out-Groups? How Should a Leader Respond to Out-Groups? Summary References 8.1 Responding to Members of the Out-Group Questionnaire 8.2 Observational Exercise 8.3

<p class="Biography" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Peter G. Northouse, Ph.D, is a professor of communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. For more than 20 years, he has taught leadership, interpersonal, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to publications in professional journals, he is the author of I<em>ntroduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice</em> and coauthor of <em>Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals </em>(3rd ed.). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. He has worked as a consultant in a variety of areas, including leadership development, leadership education, conflict management, and health communication. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver and a master's and bachelor's degree in communication education from Michigan State University.</p>

"The theoretical concepts are brought to life through the readings and there's more"how to" info to actually become a better leader as opposed to just studying the theories, all of which have many, many gaps anyway. Moreover, with only 10 chapters and a CLU 11 week term, the flow of the book makes it easy to cover 1 chapter per week (no cramming)."