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Book SynopsisLeading with Communication, by bestselling authors Teri and Michael Gamble, prepares today's students to acquire skills, develop a global perspective, and master the technology they need to enhance their visibility and credibility as leaders. Addressing leadership from the students' perspective, the book facilitates in readers the ability to nurture their leadership and team-building talents. In this way, it helps them understand the leadership concepts and team-building strategies that business and professional communicators working and interacting in 21st-century organizations must master. The book's emphasis on skills, including its focus on developing the global and technological competencies that support the performance of leadership, promotes in students the ability to think critically and imaginatively. With this text, students will learn to communicate effectively as they also learn how to inspire confidence, foster innovation, and build an effective team. Indeed,
Table of ContentsPART I. UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP 1. Understanding the Leader in You 2. Understanding the Leader′s Ethical Responsibilities 3. Understanding the Leader/Follower Relationship II. DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS 4. Thinking Like a Leader: The Power of Thoughtfulness 5. Perceiving Like a Leader: Paradigm Power 6. Listening Like a Leader: Response Power 7. Storytelling Like a Leader: The Power of Words 8. Presenting Yourself Like a Leader: Understanding the Power of Nonverbal Communication III. EXERCISING LEADERSHIP 9. Leading the Way Through Conflict 10. Establishing and Sharing Power 11. Promoting Collaborative Problem Solving 12. Influencing and Inspiring Others IV. MEETING LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES 13. Valuing Culture and Diversity 14. Innovating 15. It′s About Social Networking and Technology
