Introduction to leadership
Northouse, Peter Guy.
Introduction to leadership concepts and practice / [electronic resource] : Peter G. Northouse. - Los Angeles : Sage Publications, c2009. - xv, 186 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface 1. Being a Leader Defining Leadership Universally Desirable Leadership Attributes Practicing Leadership Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Conceptualizing Leadership 1.1 Self Assessment 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 Harriet Tubman Eleanor Roosevelt Winston Churchill Mother Teresa Nelson Mandela William (Bill) Gates Oprah Winfrey Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit? Intelligence Confidence Charisma Determination Sociability Integrity Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Traits 2.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 2.2 Observational Exercise 2.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet 3. Recognizing Your Leadership Philosophy and Style Philosophy of Leadership What is your view of human behavior at work? Theory X Theory Y Styles of Leadership Authoritarian Democratic Laissez-faire Leadership on the Silver Screen What is Your Style of Leadership? Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Styles 3.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 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 Interactive Exercises -- Task and Relationship 4.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 4.2 Observational Exercise 4.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet 5. Developing Leadership Skills Core Leadership Skills Administrative Skills Managing People Managing Resources Showing Technical Competence Interpersonal Skills Being Socially Perceptive Showing Emotional Intelligence Handling Conflict Differentiation Fractionation Face-Saving Conceptual Skills Problem Solving Problem Solving Skills Step 1: Identify the Problem Step 2: Generative Alternative Solutions Step 3: Select the Best Solution Step 4: Implement the Solution Strategic Planning Creating Vision Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Skills 5.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 5.2 Observational Exercise 5.3 Reflection 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 Vision Articulated? How is Vision Implemented? Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Vision 6.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 6.2 Observational Exercise 6.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet Box 6.1 "I Have a Dream," Martin Luther King, Jr. Box 6.2 Inaugural Address, John Fitzgerald Kennedy 7. Setting the Tone Provide Structure Clarify Norms Build Cohesiveness Promote Standards of Excellence Require Results Review Results Reward Results Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Setting the Tone 7.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 7.2 Observational Exercise 7.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet 8. Listening to Out-Group Members Who is in the Out-Group? Why do Out-Groups Form? What is the Impact of Out-groups? Run Counter to Building Community Negative Impact on Group Synergy Not respected by others in the group How Should a Leader Respond to Out-group Members Strategy 1: Listen to Out-group Members Strategy 2: Show Empathy to Out-Group Members How to Demonstrate Empathy 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 Interactive Exercises -- Listening to Out-Group Members 8.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire -- Listening to Out-Group Members 8.2 Observational Exercise- Out-Groups 8.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet -- Out-Groups 9. Overcoming Obstacles Path-Goal Leadership Obstacle 1: Unclear Goals Obstacle 2: Unclear Directions "Car GPS Systems -- You Gotta Love Them," Betsy Hart Obstacle 3: Low Motivation Help Others Feel Competent Help Others Get What They Expect Help Others to Value What They Do Obstacle 4: Complex Tasks Directive Leadership Style Obstacle 5: Simple Tasks Supportive Leadership Style Obstacle 6: Low Involvement Participative Leadership Style Obstacle 7: Unchallenged Achievement-Oriented Leadership Style Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Overcoming Obstacles 9.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire -- Path-Goal Styles 9.2 Observational Exercise- Obstacles 9.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet -- Obstacles 10. Addressing Ethics in Leadership Defining Ethical Leadership Six Factors Ethical leadership is about The Character of the Leader Table 10.1The Six Pillars of Character The Actions of the Leader Showing Respect Serving Others Showing Justice The Goals of the Leader The Honesty of the Leader The Power of the Leader Table 10.2 Five Bases of Power The Values of the Leader Live Strong -- Lance Armstrong's Story Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Ethics in Leadership 10.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire -- Core Values 10.2 Observational Exercise -- Ethical Leadership 10.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet -- Ethical Leadership.
"Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. Northouse's Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. An applied text by the author of the SAGE best-seller Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, this new text provides the much needed "how-to" component of leading for students in leadership courses." "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice is intended as a primary text for leadership courses in departments of business, communication, education, public administration, or other departments. It can also be used in student activities, continuing education, corporate training, executive development, in-service training, and government or military training programs."--BOOK JACKET.
HM1261.N667 2009
Leadership.
F�uhrungslehre.
F�uhrungstheorie.
Einf�uhrung.
Einf�uhrung.
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Introduction to leadership concepts and practice / [electronic resource] : Peter G. Northouse. - Los Angeles : Sage Publications, c2009. - xv, 186 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface 1. Being a Leader Defining Leadership Universally Desirable Leadership Attributes Practicing Leadership Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Conceptualizing Leadership 1.1 Self Assessment 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 Harriet Tubman Eleanor Roosevelt Winston Churchill Mother Teresa Nelson Mandela William (Bill) Gates Oprah Winfrey Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit? Intelligence Confidence Charisma Determination Sociability Integrity Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Traits 2.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 2.2 Observational Exercise 2.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet 3. Recognizing Your Leadership Philosophy and Style Philosophy of Leadership What is your view of human behavior at work? Theory X Theory Y Styles of Leadership Authoritarian Democratic Laissez-faire Leadership on the Silver Screen What is Your Style of Leadership? Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Styles 3.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 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 Interactive Exercises -- Task and Relationship 4.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 4.2 Observational Exercise 4.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet 5. Developing Leadership Skills Core Leadership Skills Administrative Skills Managing People Managing Resources Showing Technical Competence Interpersonal Skills Being Socially Perceptive Showing Emotional Intelligence Handling Conflict Differentiation Fractionation Face-Saving Conceptual Skills Problem Solving Problem Solving Skills Step 1: Identify the Problem Step 2: Generative Alternative Solutions Step 3: Select the Best Solution Step 4: Implement the Solution Strategic Planning Creating Vision Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Skills 5.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 5.2 Observational Exercise 5.3 Reflection 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 Vision Articulated? How is Vision Implemented? Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Leadership Vision 6.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 6.2 Observational Exercise 6.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet Box 6.1 "I Have a Dream," Martin Luther King, Jr. Box 6.2 Inaugural Address, John Fitzgerald Kennedy 7. Setting the Tone Provide Structure Clarify Norms Build Cohesiveness Promote Standards of Excellence Require Results Review Results Reward Results Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Setting the Tone 7.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire 7.2 Observational Exercise 7.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet 8. Listening to Out-Group Members Who is in the Out-Group? Why do Out-Groups Form? What is the Impact of Out-groups? Run Counter to Building Community Negative Impact on Group Synergy Not respected by others in the group How Should a Leader Respond to Out-group Members Strategy 1: Listen to Out-group Members Strategy 2: Show Empathy to Out-Group Members How to Demonstrate Empathy 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 Interactive Exercises -- Listening to Out-Group Members 8.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire -- Listening to Out-Group Members 8.2 Observational Exercise- Out-Groups 8.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet -- Out-Groups 9. Overcoming Obstacles Path-Goal Leadership Obstacle 1: Unclear Goals Obstacle 2: Unclear Directions "Car GPS Systems -- You Gotta Love Them," Betsy Hart Obstacle 3: Low Motivation Help Others Feel Competent Help Others Get What They Expect Help Others to Value What They Do Obstacle 4: Complex Tasks Directive Leadership Style Obstacle 5: Simple Tasks Supportive Leadership Style Obstacle 6: Low Involvement Participative Leadership Style Obstacle 7: Unchallenged Achievement-Oriented Leadership Style Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Overcoming Obstacles 9.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire -- Path-Goal Styles 9.2 Observational Exercise- Obstacles 9.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet -- Obstacles 10. Addressing Ethics in Leadership Defining Ethical Leadership Six Factors Ethical leadership is about The Character of the Leader Table 10.1The Six Pillars of Character The Actions of the Leader Showing Respect Serving Others Showing Justice The Goals of the Leader The Honesty of the Leader The Power of the Leader Table 10.2 Five Bases of Power The Values of the Leader Live Strong -- Lance Armstrong's Story Summary References Interactive Exercises -- Ethics in Leadership 10.1 Self Assessment Questionnaire -- Core Values 10.2 Observational Exercise -- Ethical Leadership 10.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet -- Ethical Leadership.
"Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. Northouse's Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. An applied text by the author of the SAGE best-seller Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, this new text provides the much needed "how-to" component of leading for students in leadership courses." "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice is intended as a primary text for leadership courses in departments of business, communication, education, public administration, or other departments. It can also be used in student activities, continuing education, corporate training, executive development, in-service training, and government or military training programs."--BOOK JACKET.
HM1261.N667 2009
Leadership.
F�uhrungslehre.
F�uhrungstheorie.
Einf�uhrung.
Einf�uhrung.
HM1261 / .N667 2009
303.3/4