"This international student edition is for use outside the U.S."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART ONE: Leadership is a Process, Not a Position Chapter 1: What Do We Mean by Leadership? Chapter 2: Leader Development Chapter 3: Skills for Developing Yourself as a Leader PART TWO: Focus on the Leader Chapter 4: Power and Influence Chapter 5: Values, Ethics, and Character Chapter 6: Leadership Attributes Chapter 7: Leadership Behavior Chapter 8: Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others PART THREE: Focus on the Followers Chapter 9: Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance Chapter 10: Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership Chapter 11: Skills for Developing Others PART FOUR: Focus on the Situation Chapter 12: The Situation Chapter 13: Contingency Theories of Leadership Chapter 14: Leadership and Change Chapter 15: The Dark Side of Leadership Chapter 16: Skills for Optimizing Leadership as Situations Change

Consists of 16 chapters, four of which cover specific leadership skills and qualities. This book draws upon three different types of literature - empirical studies; interesting anecdotes, stories and findings; and leadership skills - to create a text that is personally relevant, interesting, and scholarly.