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This book helps you understand leadership principles and hone your leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. The text provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities. Key Feature Interesting and highly relevant real-life and hypothetical examples throughout the text illustrate key concepts and theories to help students better understand the material and appreciate its practical applications Leadership Case Problems in each chapter illustrate major themes covered in the text by presenting interesting, relevant real-life examples and providing associated activities to help students develop their own leadership knowledge and skills Table of Contents 1. The Nature and Importance of Leadership 2. Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders 3. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership 4. Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles 5. Contingency and Situational Leadership 6. Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility 7. Influence Tactics of Leaders 8. Developing Teamwork 9. Motivation and Coaching Skills 10. Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills 11. Creativity, Innovation and Leadership 12. International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership 13. Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management 14. Leadership Development and Succession Leadership Skill-Building Exercises Index