Introduction to leadership : concepts and practice / Peter G. Northouse.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface1. Being a Leader Defining Leadership Global Leadership Attributes Practicing Leadership Summary References 1.1 Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire 1.2 Observational Exercise 1.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet2. Recognizing Your Traits Historical Leaders: What Traits Do These Leaders Display? Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit? Summary References 2.1 Leadership Traits Questionnaire 2.2 Observational Exercise 2.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet3. Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership What Is Your View of Human Behavior at Work Styles of Leadership: Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire What Is Your Style of Leadership? Summary References 3.1 Leadership Styles Questionnaire 3.2 Observational Exercise 3.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet4. Attending to Tasks and Relationships What Is Your Personal Style? What Kind of Leader Are You? Summary References 4.1 Task and Relationship Questionnaire 4.2 Observational Exercise 4.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet5. Developing Leadership Skills What Are Your Core Leadership Skills? Summary References 5.1 Leadership Skills Questionnaire 5.2 Observational Exercise 5.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet6. Creating a Vision What Are the Characteristics of a Vision? How Is a Vision Articulated? How Is a Vision Implemented? Summary References 6.1 Leadership Vision Questionnaire 6.2 Observational Exercise 6.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet7. 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 Worksheet8. Listening to Out-Group Members Who Is in the Out-Group? Why Do Out-Groups Form? What Is the Impact of Out-Groups? How Should a Leader Respond to Out-Groups? Summary References 8.1 Responding to Members of the Out-Group Questionnaire 8.2 Observational Exercise 8.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet9. Overcoming Obstacles Obstacle 1: Unclear Goals Obstacle 2: Unclear Directions Obstacle 3: Low Motivation 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 Worksheet10. Addressing Ethics in Leadership Ethical Leadership Is About 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 Summary References 10.1 Core Values Questionnaire 10.2 Observational Exercise 10.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet