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Introduction to Leadership
Concepts and Practice

Sixth Edition
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January 2024 | 408 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

New chapter on Working with Groups!

The Sixth 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, engaging strengths, and managing conflict. Case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets allow readers to apply leadership concepts to their own lives.

Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical new edition includes a new chapter on working with groups, 2 new cases, and 6 new Leadership Snapshots.


 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Author
 
Chapter 1: Understanding Leadership
 
Chapter 2: Recognizing Your Traits
 
Chapter 3: Understanding Leadership Styles
 
Chapter 4: Attending to Tasks and Relationships
 
Chapter 5: Developing Leadership Skills
 
Chapter 6: Engaging Strengths
 
Chapter 7: Creating a Vision
 
Chapter 8: Working With Groups
 
Chapter 9: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
 
Chapter 10: Managing Conflict
 
Chapter 11: Addressing Ethics in Leadership
 
Chapter 12: Exploring Destructive Leadership
 
Glossary of Key Terms
 
References
 
Index

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"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."

Jamie Brown
Central Michigan University

"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."

Wayne Sass
University of Southern California

"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."

Kelly Coke
Texas A&M University-Texarkana

"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 into the specific topic of the course."

Sally Deck
University of Washington

"A practical guide to leadership – what it is, what it looks like, and how to develop it."

Susan Epps
East Tennessee State University

"A great introduction textbook to demystify the concepts of leadership and who can/should be leaders. The short inventory in each chapter to help students assess their own strengths and areas of development."

Yuying Tsong
California State University Fullerton

"It provides a basic but solid overview of the discipline of Organizational Leadership. It is easy to read and understand. Students like the text and feel that they are immediately able to apply what they have learned."

Jessica Hirshorn
Arizona State University

"It is an excellent text and includes an excellent learning platform (SAGE Vantage) that integrates easily with any Learning Management System. Theoretical research is covered, but students also have the opportunity to complete self-assessments and are given feedback for practical application on those assessments. The instructional resources are fantastic – PowerPoint slides, lecture notes, case studies, class activities, web exercises, and a test bank. In addition, students love SAGE Vantage. Each section of a chapter is broken up into manageable reading with Knowledge Checks and Video Activities to immediately assess learning."

Kim C. Roberts
Athens State University

"Well written overview of leadership practice, models, and theory."

Katya Armistead
University of California, Santa Barbara

"This is a great book that you can use for teaching or self-learning about leadership."

Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre
New Mexico State University
Key features
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
    • Flashcards and note-taking tools help students better prepare for class.
    • NEW! Audiobook Player allows students to listen to text content, boosting comprehension and retention. It offers flexible, on-the-go access, engaging both reluctant readers and auditory learners, improving the overall reading experience.
    • The Offline Reading option in the Student Dashboard offers greater accessibility to Vantage’s reading content, regardless of where students are or how strong their internet connection may be.
  • A new chapter on Working with Groups examines the stages of developing groups, the roles individuals play in groups, and how to lead groups through creating a constructive climate, promoting standards of excellence, and addressing out-group members.
  • 2 new Case Studies illustrate core concepts and allow readers to solve real world leadership challenges.
  • 6 new Leadership Snapshots including profiles of Damien Hooper-Campbell, Inna Braverman, Ridley Scott, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the Google Aristotle Project.
  • A new questionnaire on group leadership that helps students understand the dimensions of group leadership as well as their own styles when it comes to leading groups.
KEY FEATURES:
  • Chapter on Embracing Diversity and Inclusion provides students with a deep understanding of different aspects of diversity and how to create an inclusive climate.
  • Leadership Questionnaires provide readers with self-assessment opportunities to identify their own unique leadership style and preferences.
  • Leadership Assessments (available exclusively in Sage vantage) offer readers an analysis of their questionnaire score and personalized, pragmatic feedback for further strengthening of their leadership abilities.
  • Observational Exercises allow readers to examine leader behaviors of others in real world scenarios.
  • Reflection and Action Worksheets encourage readers to reflect upon their own leadership styles and identify an action plan for improving their leadership skills.
  • Leadership Snapshots profile a diverse array of well-known leaders whose characteristics, style, or experience illustrate concepts discussed in the chapter.
  • Case studies, examples, and research are integrated throughout the book.
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