Leadership : theory, application, and skill development / Robert N. Lussier, Springfield College, Christopher F. Achua, University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Revised edition of the authors' Leadership, [2016].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Individuals as leaders -- Who is a leader and what skills do leaders need? -- Leadership traits and ethics -- Leadership behavior and motivation -- Contingency leadership theories -- Part II. Leadership skills -- Communication, coaching, and conflict skills -- Influencing: Power, politics, networking, and negotiation -- Part III. Team leadership -- Leader-member exchange and followship -- Team leadership and self-managed teams -- Part IV. Organizational leadership -- Managing change and crisis leadership -- Charismatic, transformational, and servant leadership -- Leadership of culture, diversity, and inclusion -- Strategic leadership and high-performing organizations.

"Packed with self-assessments, applications, and exercises, Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development 7e offers a highly practical introduction to leadership theories and concepts. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua provide integrated coverage of global, ethical, and social issues help prepare students for a wide range of leadership situations and challenges"--