The Art of Leadership

by Manning, George; Curtis, Kent

• ISBN13: 9780073381350
• ISBN10: 0073381357
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Summary

The Art of Leadership uses a highly interactive approach to explore Leadership Development. By blending behavior theory, practical application, and personalized learning, students are encouraged to develop their full potential as a leader and to become the kind of leader they always wanted to have. The book can be described as more than just a textbook. Rather, it is a "learning" book which actively involves the reader in the learning process. The text's applied approach combines behavior theory with business practice, as each chapter focuses on central concepts and skills in an important area of leadership development. The book is made more valuable and the impact is made greater by the self-evaluation questionnaires and practical exercises that are used for personal development and class involvement. In this way, readers are equipped to engage with all that the text offers.The Art of Leadership retains the most popular topics and exercises of the previous edition and adds timely subjects and new activities to make the book fresh, alive, and interesting for leaders in today's workplace. It teaches concepts, principles, and skills of leadership in a way that is appropriate for both new and experienced leaders, as well as for the everyday person who must influence others to get things done.

Table of Contents

The Importance of Leadership: Setting the Stage

Leadership Variables

The Leadership Equation

Leadership Qualities

Characteristics of Followers

Situational Factors

The Power of Vision

The Importance of Vision

The Motive to Lead

Organizational Climate

The Importance of Ethics

Leadership Ethics

The Role of Values

Ethics at Work

The Empowerment of People

Leadership Authority

Empowerment in the Workplace

The Quality Imperative

Leadership Principles

Effective Leadership

Human Relations

The Team Concept

Understanding People

Human Behavior

The Art of Persuasion

The Diversity Challenge

Multiplying Effectiveness

Effective Delegation

How to Assign Work

The Role of Personality

Developing Others

The Leader as Teacher

Helping People Through Change

Burnout Prevention

Performance Management

Managing Performance

Professional Performance

Sustaining Discipline

The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge

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