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Introduction to leadership: concepts and practice
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Publisher
Sage Publications
Publication Date
c2009
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book
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
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ISBN
9781412916554
9781412970754
141297075
9781412970754
141297075
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