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Introduction to leadership : concepts and practice / Peter G. Northouse, Western Michigan University.

By: Northouse, Peter Guy.
Copyright date: SAGE Publications, ©2015. Thousand Oaks, CAEdition: Third Edition.Description: xxiii, 326 pages ; 24 cm. illustrations.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781452259666 (pbk.).Subject(s): LeadershipDDC classification: 303.34/N81 Other classification: CAS
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.
Summary: "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 a variety of interactive learning tools that help readers identify their leadership skills and preferences, reflect on leadership opportunities and experiences, and strengthen their leadership skills."--Book cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 315-316) and index.

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.

"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 a variety of interactive learning tools that help readers identify their leadership skills and preferences, reflect on leadership opportunities and experiences, and strengthen their leadership skills."--Book cover.

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