Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice

New chapter on Destructive Leadership! The Fifth Edition of Peter G. Northouse’s best-selling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice provides readers with a clear, concise overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, listening to outgroup members, and overcoming obstacles. Case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets engage readers to apply leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on destructive leadership, 18 new cases, and 5 new Leadership Snapshots.  This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Table of Contents:
Preface About the Author CHAPTER 1 • Understanding Leadership Introduction Leadership Explained Global Leadership Attributes The Dark Side of Leadership Leadership Snapshot: Michelle Obama Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 2 • Recognizing Your Traits Introduction Leadership Traits Explained Leadership Snapshot: Nelson Mandela Leadership Traits in Practice Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 3 • Understanding Leadership Styles Introduction Leadership Philosophy Explained Leadership Styles Explained Leadership Snapshot: Victoria Ransom Leadership Styles in Practice Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 4 • Attending to Tasks and Relationships Introduction Task and Relationship Styles Explained Leadership Snapshot: Ai-jen Poo Task and Relationship Styles in Practice Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 5 • Developing Leadership Skills Introduction Administrative Skills Explained Interpersonal Skills Explained Leadership Snapshot: Coquese Washington Conceptual Skills Explained Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 6 • Engaging Strengths Introduction Strengths-Based Leadership Explained Strengths-Based Leadership in Practice Leadership Snapshot: Steve Jobs Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 7 • Creating a Vision Introduction Vision Explained Leadership Snapshot: Rosalie Giffoniello Vision in Practice Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 8 • Establishing a Constructive Climate Introduction Constructive Climate Explained Climate in Practice Leadership Snapshot: Nancy Dubuc Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 9 • Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Introduction Diversity and Inclusion Explained Inclusion Framework Leadership Snapshot: Ursula Burns Diversity and Inclusion in Practice Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 10 • Listening to Out-Group Members Introduction Out-Group Members Explained Out-Group Members in Practice Leadership Snapshot: Abraham Lincoln Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 11 • Managing Conflict Introduction Conflict Explained Leadership Snapshot: Humaira Bachal Managing Conflict in Practice Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 12 • Addressing Ethics in Leadership Introduction Leadership Ethics Explained Leadership Ethics in Practice Leadership Snapshot: Jasmine Crowe Culture and Leadership Ethics Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 13 • Overcoming Obstacles Introduction Obstacles Explained Overcoming Obstacles in Practice Leadership Snapshot: Bill Courtney Summary Glossary Terms References CHAPTER 14 • Exploring Destructive Leadership Introduction Destructive Leadership Explained Confronting Destructive Leadership in Practice Leadership Snapshot: Elizabeth Holmes Summary Glossary Terms References Glossary Index

About the Author :
Peter G. Northouse is a professor emeritus of communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. For more than 25 years he taught leadership and interpersonal and organizational communication at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to publications in professional journals he is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.) and Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (6th ed.) and co-author of Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (3rd ed.). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. He has worked as a consultant in a variety of areas, including leadership development, leadership education, conflict management, and health communication. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.  

Review :
"This text provides a great start in introducing students to leadership theory with some hands on activities for reflection and connection to their own practical experiences. It provides examples of leaders, case studies and suggested steps for solving leadership challenges in and out of the classroom." "Northouse′s Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice is among the best primers available on the subject. Well-grounded in up-to-date leadership theory based on the latest research, it is at the same time elegantly practical. This book is aimed at leadership practitioners seeking an accessible text that′s more substantive and comprehensive than a mass media leadership self-help guide." "If you want to use a textbook that presents leadership concepts that are challenging and make your students stop and think then this is the textbook you need for your course. The textbook also highlights real-world examples so students can apply to their current lives, families, communities, career and future careers. In addition the writings are clearly articulated and easy to read.  We need to give our students the tools they need to be successful and impactful leaders in the ‘real-world’ and this textbook is their ‘toolbox’ in helping them strive and thrive as leaders."  "This book is straightforward, simple, and accessible. It is easy to read, meaning that for undergrad classes, it’s a great text for the class. For graduate classes, it allows entre to the topic of leadership and since it is easy to read, it’s no problem to also assign additional reading that delves in to the specific topic of the course." "A practical guide to leadership – what it is, what it looks like, and how to develop it."