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Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter includes a Summary, Key Terms, Guidelines for Action and Skill Development, Self-Assessment, and Discussion Questions and Activities.
1. The Nature and Importance of Leadership
The Meaning of Leadership
The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Performance
Leadership Roles
The Satisfactions and Frustrations of Being a Leader
A Framework for Understanding Leadership
Skill Development in Leadership
Followership: Being an Effective Group Member
2. Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders
Personality Traits of Effective Leaders
Leadership Motives
Cognitive Factors and Leadership
The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leadership
The Strengths and Limitations of the Trait Approach
3. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
The Meanings of Charisma
Types of Charismatic Leaders
Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders
The Vision Component of Charismatic Leadership
The Communication Style of Charismatic Leaders
The Development of Charisma
Transformational Leadership
Concerns About Charismatic Leadership
4. Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles
The Classic Dimensions of Consideration and Initiating Structure
Task-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
Relationship-Oriented Attitudes and Behaviors
360-Degree Feedback for Fine-Tuning a Leadership Approach
Leadership Styles
5. Contingency and Situational Leadership
Situational Influences on Effective Leadership Behavior
Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership Effectiveness
The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Effectiveness
Situational Leadership®II (SLII)
The Normative Decision Model
Cognitive Resource Theory: How Intelligence, Experience, and Stress Influence Leadership
Contingency Leadership in the Executive Suite
Leadership During a Crisis
6. Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility
Principles of Ethical and Moral Leadership
Guidelines for Evaluating the Ethics of a Decision
A Sampling of Unethical Leadership Behaviors
Leadership and Social Responsibility
Initiatives for Achieving an Ethical and Socially Responsible Organization
Ethical Behavior and Organizational Performance
7. Power, Politics, and Leadership
Sources and Types of Power
Tactics for Becoming an Empowering Leader
Factors That Contribute to Organizational Politics
Political Tactics and Strategies
Exercising Control over Dysfunctional Politics
8. Influence Tactics of Leaders
A Model of Power and Influence
Description and Explanation of Influence Tactics
Relative Effectiveness and Sequencing of Influence Tactics
Implicit Leadership Theories and Leadership Influence
9. Developing Teamwork
Team Leadership Versus Solo Leadership
The Leader's Role in the Team-Based Organization
Leader Actions That Foster Teamwork
Outdoor Training and Team Development
The Leader-Member Exchange Model and Teamwork
10. Motivation and Coaching Skills
Expectancy Theory and Motivational Skills
Goal Theory
Using Recognition and Pride to Motivate Others
Coaching as a Leadership Philosophy
Coaching Skills and Techniques
Executive Coaching and Leadership Effectiveness
11. Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
Steps in the Creative Process
Characteristics of Creative Leaders
Overcoming Traditional Thinking as a Creativity Strategy
Organizational Methods to Enhance Creativity
Self-Help Techniques to Enhance Creative Problem Solving
Establishing a Climate for Creative Thinking
Additional Leadership Practices That Enhance Innovation
12. Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
Evidence About Communication and Leadership
Inspirational and Powerful Communication
Supportive Communication
Overcoming Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers
The Leader's Role in Resolving Conflict and Negotiating
13. Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management
The Nature of Strategic Leadership
Conducting a SWOT Analysis
A Sampling of Business Strategies Formulated by Leaders
Knowledge Management and the Learning Organization
14. International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership
The Advantages of Managing for Diversity
Cultural Factors Influencing Leadership Practice
Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Intelligence and Global Leadership Skills
Leadership Initiatives for Achieving Cultural Diversity
Developing the Multicultural Organization
15. Leadership Development and Succession
Development Through Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline
Development Through Education, Experience, and Mentoring
Leadership Development Programs
Evaluation of Leadership Development Efforts
Leadership Succession
Who Will Be the New Top Business Leaders?
Endnotes
Glossary
Name Index
Organization Index
Subject Index