Introduction to Leadership : Concepts and Practice

by Peter G Northouse

• ISBN13: 9781412916554
• ISBN10: 1412916550
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-12
• Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Summary

Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. Northouse's Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. Written by the author of the SAGE best-seller Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, this new, applied text provides the much-needed "how-to" component of leading for students in leadership courses.

Table of Contents

Preface

Being a Leader

Defining Leadership

Global Leadership Attributes

Practicing Leadership

Summary

References

Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Recognizing Your Traits

Historical Leaders: What Traits Do These Leaders Display?

Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit?

Summary

References

Leadership Traits Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

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

Leadership Styles Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

What Is Your Personal Style?

What Kind of Leader Are You?

Summary

References

Task and Relationship Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Developing Leadership Skills

What Are Your Core Leadership Skills?

Summary

References

Leadership Skills Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Creating a Vision

What Are the Characteristics of a Vision?

How Is a Vision Articulated?

How Is a Vision Implemented?

Summary

References

Leadership Vision Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Setting the Tone

Provide Structure

Clarify Norms

Build Cohesiveness

Promote Standards of Excellence

Summary

References

Setting the Tone Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

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

Responding to Members of the Out-Group Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Overcoming Obstacles

Obstacle 1: Unclear Goals

Obstacle 2: Unclear Directions

Obstacle 3: Low Motivation

Obstacle 4: Complex Tasks

Obstacle 5: Simple Tasks

Obstacle 6: Low Involvement

Obstacle 7: Lack of a Challenge

Summary

References

Path-Goal Styles Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Ethical Leadership Is About

Ethical Leadership Is About the Character of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Actions of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Goals of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Honesty of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Power of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Values of the Leader

Summary

References

Core Values Questionnaire

Observational Exercise

Reflection and Action Worksheet

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