The market-leading Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse presents an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with a focus on how theory can inform practice. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their understanding of their own leadership style.
The fully updated Ninth Edition features a new chapter on inclusive leadership, 17 new real-world cases that profile leaders from across the globe, a new discussion on leadership and morality, and examples of timely issues such as leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features include:
A consistent chapter structure that outlines each approach and the major studies behind them, presents strengths and criticisms for each approach, and provides case studies and a self-assessment questionnaire at the end of each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. Three case studies in each chapter help students to apply leadership concepts in real-world scenarios. Self-assessments within each chapter provides self-assessment and reflection opportunities for each theory presented.
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Dr. Northouse provides a thorough, yet accessible scholarly introduction to the field of leadership. Leadership: Theory and Practice is a legacy text that readers will take with them throughout their educational and professional career.
-- Lindsay J. Hastings
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1. Introduction
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2. Trait Approach
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3. Skills Approach
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4. Behavioral Approach
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5. Situational Approach
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6. PathGoal Theory
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7. LeaderMember Exchange Theory
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8. Transformational Leadership
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9. Authentic Leadership
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10. Servant Leadership
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11. Adaptive Leadership
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12. Inclusive Leadership
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13. Followership
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14. Gender and Leadership
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15. Leadership Ethics
Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Leadership: Theory and Practice is the best-selling academic textbook on leadership in the world and has been translated into 15 languages. In addition to authoring publications in professional journals, he is the author of Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its sixth edition) and co-author of Leadership Case Studies in Education (now in its fourth edition) and Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 40 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and masters and bachelors degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.
