Examine the keys to leadership success with the practical, skill-building approach found in DuBrin's "Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills," 11th Edition. This edition balances current research and theories with applications from successful practitioners. New and updated self-assessment quizzes and skill-building exercises help you inventory and strengthen your own leadership qualities and personal competencies. An engaging narrative highlights stories of leadership in familiar companies, such as Walmart, UPS, Jersey Mike’s, Google, Amazon and Mars PetCare. This edition provides more opportunities than any other book of its kind to apply principles you've just learned in cases and experiential exercises. MindTap digital resources are available to help you refine your knowledge and leadership skills as you develop the confidence to become an effective leader.
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. Power, Politics, and Leadership.
8. Influence Tactics of Leaders.
9. Developing Teamwork.
10. Motivation and Coaching Skills.
11. Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership.
12. Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills.
13. Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management.
14. International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership.
15. Leadership, Development, and Succession.
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Andrew J. DuBrin
Andrew J. DuBrin is professor emeritus of management in the E. Philip Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he served as department chairman and team leader. Dr. DuBrin has taught courses and conducted research in leadership, management, organizational behavior and career management. He has presented at other colleges, career schools and universities. Dr. DuBrin received his Ph.D. in industrial psychology from Michigan State University. He has experience in human resource management and is a business and personal consultant in career management, leadership and management development. Dr. DuBrin is an established author of both textbooks and trade books, and he regularly contributes to professional journals and online media. He has written texts on leadership, management, human resource management, organizational behavior, human relations and political behavior in organizations. His trade books address management issues from charisma, team play and office politics to overcoming career self-sabotage and big-picture thinking.
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No other text offers more real-world application -- students sharpen leadership skills through unmatched cases, experiential exercises and meaningful examples.
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Role play exercises correspond to each case problem and allow students to actively experience and reinforce leadership principles while practicing key leadership behaviors and strengthening interpersonal skills.
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Leadership Portfolio Skill-Building exercises in each chapter provide step-by-step guidance that helps students develop essential leadership competencies while tracking their progress in strengthening key skills and behaviors.
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Leader in Action boxes showcase the personal attributes and successful leadership behaviors of real, relatable business leaders, concluding with reflective questions that connect their actions to key concepts from each chapter.
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Integrated throughout the text, Leadership Self-Assessments and updated Skill-Building Exercises guide students in inventorying and enhancing their personal leadership skills by identifying areas for growth and tracking progress toward becoming more effective leaders.
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