Effective Leadership: Christopher F. Achua, D.B.A., Universitv of Virginia's College at Wise, Robert N. Lussier, Ph.D, Springfield College

Part I: INDIVIDUALS AS LEADERS. 1. Who Is a Leader? 2. Leadership Ethics and Traits. 3. Leadership Motivation and Behavior. 4. Contingency Theories in Leadership. 5. Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking. Part II: TEAM LEADERSHIP. 6. Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills. 7. Followership and Leader-Member Exchange. 8. Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership. Part III: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS. 9. Transformational and Charismatic Leadership. 10. Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture. 11. Change Management and Strategic Leadership. 12. The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership.

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