Introduction to leadership: concepts and practice

Preface

Special Features

Audience

Acknowledgments

About the Author

1. Being a Leader

Defining Leadership

"Leadership Is a Trait"

"Leadership Is an Ability"

"Leadership Is a Skill"

"Leadership Is a Behavior"

"Leadership Is a Relationship"

Global Leadership Attributes

Practicing Leadership

Summary

References

1.1. Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire

1.2. Observational Exercise

1.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

2. Recognizing Your Traits

Historical Leaders: What Traits Do These Leaders Display?

George Washington (1732-1799)

Harriet Tubman (c. 1820-1913)

Eleanor Rossevelt (1884-1962)

Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Mother Teresa (1910-1997)

Nelson Mandela (1932-)

Bill Gates (1954-)

Oprab Winfrey (1954-)

Summary

Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit?

Intelligence

Confidence

Charisma

Determination

Sociability

Integrity

Summary

References

2.1. Leadership Traits Questionnaire

2.2. Observational Exercise

2.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

3. Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

What Is Your View of Human Behavior at Work?

Theory X

Theory Y

Styles of Leadership: Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire

Authoritarian Leadership Style

Democratic Leadership Style

Laissez-Faire Leadership Style

Box 3.1. Leadership on the Silver Screen

What Is Your Style of Leadership?

Summary

References

3.1. Leadership Styles Questionnairs

3.2. Observational Exercise

3.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

4. Attending to Tasks and Relationships

What Is Your Personal Style?

Task-Oriented Style

Relationship-Oriented Style

What Kind of Leader Are You?

Task Leadership

Relationship Leadership

Task and Relationship Leadership

Summary

References

4.1. Task and Relationship Questionnaire

4.2. Observational Exercise

4.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

5. Developing Leadership Skills

What Are Your Core Leadership Skills?

Administrative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conceptual Skills

Summary

References

5.1. Leadership Skills Questionnaire

5.2. Observational Exercise

5.3. Reflections and Action Worksheet

6. Creating a Vision

What Are the Characteristics of a Vision?

A Picture

A Change

Values

A Map

A Challenge

How Is a Vision Articulated?

Box 6.1. "I Have a Dream," by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Box 6.2. Inaugural Address, by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

How Is a Vision Implemented?

Box 6.3. Marathon of Hope

Summary

References

6.1. Leadership Vision Questionnaire

6.2. Observational Exercise

6.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

7. Setting the Tone

Provide Structure

Clarify Norms

Build Cohesiveness

Promote Standards of Excellence

Summary

References

7.1. Setting the Tone Questionnaire

7.2. Observational Exercise

7.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

8. Listening to Out-Group Members

Who Is the Out-Group?

Why Do Out-Groups From?

What Is the Impact of Out-Groups?

How Should a Leader Respond to Out-Groups?

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

Strategy 6. Give Out-Group Members a Voice and Empower Them to Act

Summary

References

8.1. Responding to Members of the Out-Group Questionnaire

8.2. Observational Exercise

8.3. Reflections and Action Worksheet

9. Overcoming Obstacles

Obstacle 1. Unclear Goals

Obstacle 2. Unclear Directions

Obstacle 3. Low Motivation

Box 9.1. Car GPS Systems-You Gotta Love 'Em

Help Others Feel Competent

Help Others Get What They Expect

Help Others Value What They Do

Obstacle 4. Complex Tasks

Obstacle 5. Simple Tasks

Obstacle 6. Low Involvement

Obstacle 7. Lack of a Challenge

Summary

References

9.1. Path-Goal Styles Questionnaire

9.2. Observational Exercise

9.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

10. Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Ethical Leadership Is About the Character of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Actions of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Goals of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Honesty of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Power of the Leader

Ethical Leadership Is About the Values of the Leader

Box 10.1. Live Strong-Lance Armstrong's Story

Summary

References

10.1. Core Values Questionnarie

10.2. Observational Exercise

10.3. Reflection and Action Worksheet

Index

Questionnaries