{"product_id":"introduction-to-leadership-international-student-edition-9781071808054","title":"Introduction to Leadership  International Student","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFifth Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of Peter G. Northouse's bestselling \u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e provides readers with a clear, concise overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. \u003cbr\u003e  The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, listening to outgroup members, and overcoming obstacles. Case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets engage readers to apply leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical\u003cstrong\u003e Fifth Edition \u003c\/strong\u003eincludes a new chapter on destructive leadership, new cases, and new Leadership Snapshots.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface About the Author 1. Understanding Leadership    Introduction    Leadership Explained    \"Leadership is a Trait\"    \"Leadership is an Ability\"    \"Leadership is a Skill\"    \"Leadership is a Behavior\"    \"Leadership is a Relationship\"    \"Leadership is an Influence Process\"    Leadership vs. Management    Global Leadership Attributes    The Dark Side of Leadership    Leadership Snapshot: Michelle Obama    Summary    Application    1.1 Case Study: King of the Hill    1.2 Case Study: Charity: Water    1.3 Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire    1.4 Observational Exercise    1.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 2. Recognizing Your Traits    Introduction    Leadership Traits Explained    Intelligence    Confidence    Charisma    Determination    Sociability    Integrity    Leadership Snapshot: Nelson Mandela    Leadership Traits in Practice    George Washington (1732 - 1799)    Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)    Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997)    Bill Gates (1955 - )    Oprah Winfrey (1954 - )    Lebron James (1984 - )    Summary    Application    2.1 Case Study: NorthTown Dallas    2.2 Case Study: The Three Bs    2.3 Leadership Traits Questionnaire    2.4 Observational Exercise    2.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 3. Understanding Leadership Styles    Introduction    Leadership Philosophy Explained    Theory X    Theory Y    Leadership Styles Explained    Authoritarian Leadership Style    Democratic Leadership Style    Laissez-Faire Leadership Style    Leadership Snapshot: Victoria Ransom    Leadership Styles in Practice    Summary    Application    3.1 Case Study: Several Different Styles    3.2 Case Study: Leading the Robotics Team    3.3 Leadership Styles Questionnaire    3.4 Observational Exercise    3.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 4. Attending to Tasks and Relationships    Introduction    Task and Relationship Styles Explained    Task Style    Relationship Style    Leadership Snapshot: Ai-Jen Poo    Task and Relationship Styles in Practice    Task Leadership    Relationship Leadership    Summary    Application    4.1 Case Study: From Two to One    4.2 Case Study: Day and Night    4.3 Task and Relationship Questionnaire    4.4 Observational Exercise    4.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 5. Developing Leadership Skills    Introduction    Administrative Skills Explained    Administrative Skills in Practice    Interpersonal Skills Explained    Interpersonal Skills in Practice    Leadership Snapshot: Coquese Washington    Conceptual Skills Explained    Conceptual Skills in Practice    Summary    Application    5.1 Case Study: Give Me Shelter    5.2 Case Study: Reviving an Ancient Art    5.3 Leadership Skills Questionnaire    5.4 Observational Exercise    5.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 6. Engaging Strengths    Introduction    Strength-Based Leadership Explained    Historical Background    Identifying and Measuring Strengths    Strength-Based Leadership in Practice    Discovering Your Strengths    Developing Your Strengths    Addressing Your Weaknesses    Leadership Snapshot: Steve Jobs    Recognizing and Engaging the Strength of Others    Fostering a Positive Strengths-Based Environment    Summary    Application    6.1 Case Study: Ready to Be CEO?    6.2 Case Study: The Strength to Stand Out?    6.3 Leadership Strengths Questionnaire    6.4 Observational Exercise    6.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 7. Creating a Vision    Introduction    Vision Explained    A Picture    A Change    Values    Leadership Snapshot: Rosalie Giffoniello    A Map    A Challenge    Vision in Practice    Articulating a Vision    Implementing a Vision    Summary    Application    7.1 Case Study: A Clean Slate    7.2 Case Study: Kakenya Ntaiya    7.3 Leadership Vision Questionnaire    7.4 Observational Exercise    7.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 8. Establishing a Constructive Climate    Introduction    Constructive Climate Explained    Climate in Practice    Providing Structure    Clarifying Norms    Building Cohesiveness    Promoting Standards of Excellence    Leadership Snapshot: Nancy Dubuc    Summary    Application    8.1 Case Study: A Tale of Two Classrooms    8.2 Case Study: Challenging Courtroom Culture    8.3 Organizational Climate Questionnaire    8.4 Observational Exercise    8.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 9. Embracing Diversity and Inclusion    Introduction    Diversity and Inclusion Explained    Definitions    Inclusion Framework    Leadership Snapshot: Ursula Burns    Diversity and Inclusion in Practice    Model of Inclusive Practices    Leader Practices That Advance Diversity and Inclusion    Barriers to Embracing Diversity and Inclusion    Summary    Application    9.1 Case Study: What′s in a Name?    9.2 Case Study: Mitch Landrieu - Symbolic Progress    9.3 Cultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire    9.4 Observation Exercise    9.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 10. Listening to Out-Group Members    Introduction    Out-Group Members Explained    How Out-Groups Form    The Impact of Out-Group Members    Out-Group Members in Practice    Strategy 1: Listen to Out-Group Members    Strategy 2: Show Empathy to Out-Group Members    Strategy 3: Recognize the Unique Contributions of Out-Group Members    Strategy 4: Help Out-Group Members Feel Included    Strategy 5: Create a Special Relationship with Out-Group Members    Strategy 6: Give Out-Group Members a Voice and Empower Them to Act    Leadership Snapshot: Abraham Lincoln    Summary    Application    10.1 Case Study: Next Step    10.2 Case Study: Unhappy Campers    10.3 Building Community Questionnaire    10.4 Observational Exercise    10.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 11. Managing Conflict    Introduction    Conflict Explained    Communication Conflict    Conflict on the Content Level    Leadership Snapshot: Humaira Bachal    Conflict on the Relational Level    Managing Conflict in Practice    Fisher and Ury Approach to Conflict    Communication Strategies for Conflict Resolution    Kilmann and Thomas Styles of Approaching Conflict    Summary    Application    11.1 Case Study: Office Space    11.2 Case Study: High Water Mark    11.3 Conflict Style Questionnaire    11.4 Observational Exercise    11.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 12. Addressing Ethics in Leadership    Introduction    Leadership Ethics Explained    Leadership Ethics in Practice    1. The Character of the Leader    2. The Actions of the Leader    Leadership Snapshot: Jasmine Crowe    3. The Goals of the Leader    4. The Honesty of the Leader    5. The Power of the Leader    6. The Values of the Leader    Culture and Leadership Ethics    Summary    Application    12.1 Case Study: The Write Choice    12.2 Case Study: In Good Company    12.3 Sample Items From the Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire    12.4 Observational Exercise    12.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 13. Overcoming Obstacles    Introduction    Obstacles Explained    Overcoming Obstacles in Practice    Obstacle 1: Unclear Goals    Obstacle 2: Unclear Directions    Obstacle 3: Low Motivation    Leadership Snapshot: Bill Courtney    Obstacle 4: Complex Tasks    Obstacle 5: Simple Tasks    Obstacle 6: Low Involvement    Obstacle 7: Lack of a Challenge    Summary    Application    13.1 Case Study: Student Maid    13.2 Case Study: The Improbable Kodiak Bears    13. 3 Path-Goal Styles Questionnaire    13.4 Observational Exercise    13.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References 14. Exploring Destructive Leadership    Destructive Leadership Explained    Definition    Toxic Triangle    Confronting Destructive Leadership in Practice    Leaders    Followers    Context    Leadership Snapshot: Elizabeth Holmes    Summary    Application    14.1 Case Study: Dr. Chen Likes Power    14.2 Case Study: Breaking the Silence    14.3 Abusive Leadership Questionnaire    14.4 Observational Exercise    14.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet    References Glossary Index","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738196521303,"sku":"9781071808054","price":104.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781071808054.jpg?v=1723811811","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introduction-to-leadership-international-student-edition-9781071808054","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}