Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice

✍ Scribed by Peter G. Northouse

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 467
• Edition: 5
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Includes new chapter on Destructive Leadership!

The Fifth Edition of Peter G. Northouse’s bestselling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice provides readers with a clear, concise overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. 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 Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on destructive leadership, 18 new cases, and 5 new Leadership Snapshots. 

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✦ Table of Contents

Preface
About the Author
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 2 • Recognizing Your Traits
Introduction
Leadership Traits Explained
Intelligence
Confidence
Charisma
Determination
Sociability
Integrity
Leadership Snapshot: Nelson Mandela
Leadership Traits in Practice
Harriet Tubman (1820–1913)
Winston Churchill (1874–1965)
Mother Teresa (1910–1997)
Bill Gates (1955– )
Oprah Winfrey (1954– )
LeBron James (1984– )
Summary
Glossary Terms
Application
➨ 2.1 Case Study—NorthTown Doulas
➨ 2.2 Case Study—The Three Bs
➨ 2.3 Leadership Traits Questionnaire
➨ 2.4 Observational Exercise
➨ 2.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet
References
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 6 • Engaging Strengths
Introduction
Strengths-Based Leadership Explained
Historical Background
Identifying and Measuring Strengths
Strengths-Based Leadership in Practice
Discovering Your Strengths
Developing Your Strengths
Addressing Your Weaknesses
Leadership Snapshot: Steve Jobs
Recognizing and Engaging the Strengths of Others
Fostering a Positive Strengths-Based Environment
Summary
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
Application
➨ 8.1 Case Study—A Tale of Two Classes
➨ 8.2 Case Study—Challenging Courtroom Culture
➨ 8.3 Organizational Climate Questionnaire
➨ 8.4 Observational Exercise
➨ 8.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet
References
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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 Observational Exercise
➨ 9.5 Reflection and Action Worksheet
References
CHAPTER 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
Leadership Snapshot: Abraham Lincoln
Summary
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 11 • Managing Conflict
Introduction
Conflict Explained
Communication and 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 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
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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 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
Glossary Terms
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
CHAPTER 14 • Exploring Destructive Leadership
Introduction
Destructive Leadership Explained
Definition
Toxic Triangle
Confronting Destructive Leadership in Practice
Leaders
Followers
Context
Leadership Snapshot: Elizabeth Holmes
Summary
Glossary Terms
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