Introduction to leadership : concepts and practice

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Title:

Introduction to leadership : concepts and practice

Author:

Northouse, Peter Guy.

ISBN:

9781452259666

Personal Author:

Northouse, Peter Guy.

Edition:

Third Edition.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

About the author -- Understanding leadership -- Recognizing your traits -- Engaging people's strengths -- Understanding philosophy and styles -- Attending to tasks and relationships -- Developing leadership skills -- Creating a vision -- Establishing a constructive climate -- Listening to out-group members -- Handling conflict -- Addressing ethics in leadership -- Overcoming obstacles -- Glossary -- Photo credits -- Index.

Subject Term:

Leadership.

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Summary

Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. Northouse's Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, Third Edition provides readers with practical strategies for becoming more effective leaders in organizational settings and in their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory, this applied and reader-friendly text emphasizes the invaluable "how-to" components of leadership. Focusing on developing the unique strengths of the leader, it presents an array of interactive learning tools that help readers identify their leadership preferences, reflect on leadership opportunities and experiences, and strengthen their leadership skills.