Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice

Northouse, Peter G.

ISBN 10: 1412916550 / ISBN 13: 9781412916554

Editore: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2008

Codice articolo 1412916550-3-26669299

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A practical, applied introduction to the art of leadership Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. NorthouseÆs Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. An applied text by the author of the SAGE best-seller Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, this new text provides the much needed ôhow-toö component of leading for students in leadership courses. Three interactive components in every chapterùself-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheetsùget readers actively involved in applying leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory, yet accessible and reader-friendly, this book covers a fundamental aspect of leadership in each chapter and illustrates its application in real leadership situations. A final chapter discusses the key topic of ethics in leadership. Key Features Looks at one quality of leadership per chapter, making it easier for readers to understand and apply material to their own lives Uses examples and case studies to illustrate each fundamental aspect of leadership (creating a vision, listening to out-group members, and overcoming obstacles, for example) Encourages readers to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire before reading each chapter to explore their own leadership styles and preferences Guides readers in examining behaviors of leaders from their own lives through each chapterÆs Observational Exercise Includes Reflection and Action Worksheets that encourage readers to reflect upon their own leadership styles and identify an action plan for improving their leadership skills Instructor Resources on CD, including PowerPoint slides, a test bank, writing assignments, and chapter reviews, are available to qualified instructors by contacting SAGE Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243) between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice is intended as a primary text for leadership courses in departments of business, communication, education, public administration, or other departments. It can also be used in student activities, continuing education, corporate training, executive development, in-service training, and government or military training programs.ôAn outstanding introductory text for new leaders! Northouse combines self-knowledge with essential competencies that every effective leader should possess.ö ùBarry L. Boyd, Texas A&BAD:amp;M University ôFor four editions and more than a decade, its concise, intelligent, insightful introduction to the study of leadership has made ôNorthouseö [Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, SAGE, ©2007] the go-to text for students and teachers. With this book, Peter Northouse has done the same for the practice of leadership.ö ùRichard A. Couto, Antioch University, Senior Scholar, Burns Academy, Reflections on Leadership (ed.) ôI have followed Peter Northouse′s work for years. He has written another excellent book, this time a perfect introductory book for the new student of leadership.ö ùCarl Larson, University of Denver

Informazioni sull?autore: Peter G. Northouse (Ph.D., University of Denver) is Professor of Communication at Western Michigan University. For more than 20 years, he has taught leadership and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  He is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice, (3rd ed), 2003, SAGE Publications.  In addition to several book chapters, he has also published many articles in professional journals and is co-author of Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals, (3rd ed.), Prentice-Hall.  He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Health Communication. His research interests include leadership ethics, transformational leadership, and conflict resolution.  He has worked as a consultant in a variety of areas, including leadership development, conflict management, cancer communication, and organizational communication.  He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and a masters and bachelors degree in communication education from Michigan State University.

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Titolo: Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and ...
Casa editrice: SAGE Publications, Inc
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Good