Leadership Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
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Pages: 200 pages
Paperback (ISBN): 9781636510316
eBook (ISBN): 9781636510323
Hardback (Color): 9781636510330
Trim Size: 5.5” x 8.5”
Category: Business & Economics
Author: Dr. Carrie A. Picardi
The reader will gain an understanding of the following from this book:
● Attributes of effective leader
● Different roles of leader
● Impact of setting and context on leaders choices
● Integration of ethics into best practices
● Trends influencing the evolution of leadership in the 21st century
Learn what it takes to be a strong leader who can guide any team to success!
Have you ever wanted to know how to become the type of person that others look to for guidance? In Leadership Essentials You Always Wanted to Know, you will learn what it takes to be a strong leader who can guide any team to success.
Driven by the latest research on leadership, this straight-forward guide breaks down not only the traits of highly effective leaders, but also how to use those traits in a variety of situations. You do not need to be in a leadership position to benefit from the lessons detailed in this book. Aside from defining the concepts of leadership and motivation, the book explores the best practices of effective leadership and the core competencies of influential leaders. It also offers insight into real-world challenges that have been faced--and overcome--by thriving organizations. With chapter summaries, quizzes, and online resources to reinforce concepts, Leadership Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is a power-packed resource that will guide you towards becoming a better leader.
1. The Meaning and Purpose of Leadership
1.1 Leadership Defined
1.2 Leadership Roles
1.3 Leadership Setting and Context
1.4 Formal and Informal Leaders
1.5 The Leader-Follower Partnership
Chapter Summary
Quiz 1
2. Leader Attributes: Traits, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2.1 Early Leadership Trait Research
2.2 Unpacking Personality Traits
2.3 Universal Leadership Traits
2.4 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Effective Leaders
Chapter Summary
Quiz 2
3. Leadership Behavior
3.1 Pioneering Research on Leader Behavioral Theory
3.2 The Managerial (Leadership) Grid®
3.3 Behavioral Best Practices of Effective Leaders
Chapter Summary
Quiz 3
4. Situational and Contingency Leadership
4.1 Factors Influencing Leadership Style
4.2 Fiedler’s Contingency Theory
4.3 Path-Goal Theory
4.4 Situational Leadership Theory
4.5 Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory
Chapter Summary
Quiz 4
5. Power and Influence
5.1 Power and Influence Defined
5.2 Types of Power
5.3 Influence Approaches
5.4 Effective Leadership Using Empowerment
Chapter Summary
Quiz 5
6. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
6.1 Charismatic Leadership
6.2 Attributes and Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders
6.3 Charismatic Leadership Impact on Followers
6.4 The Negative Side of Charismatic Leadership
6.5 Transformational Leadership
Chapter Summary
Quiz 6
7. Leading High Performance Teams
7.1 The Evolution of Teams in Organizations
7.2 Types of Team Leadership
7.3 Balancing Task Focus and Interpersonal Team Needs
7.4 Team Leadership Success Factors
Chapter Summary
Quiz 7
8. Leadership Development
8.1 The Importance of Leadership Development
8.2 Leadership Competencies
8.3 Leadership Development Approaches
8.4 Leadership Development Best Practices
Chapter Summary
Quiz 8
9. Ethical Leadership
9.1 Ethics Defined
9.2 Ethics in Leadership
9.3 Factors Influencing Ethical Leadership
9.4 Best Practices in Ethical Leadership
Chapter Summary
Quiz 9
10. Leading a Thriving Organization
10.1 Trends Impacting Leadership
10.2 Leading Change
10.3 Crisis Leadership
10.4 Global Leadership
Chapter Summary
Quiz 10
References
Dr Carrie A. Picardi, Ph.D. is an industrial/organizational psychologist with over 20 years of professional experience in human resource management, as a research analyst and consultant, and in academia as a tenured professor of management. She has led initiatives in the areas of leadership development, assessment center design and deployment, job analysis, talent acquisition and retention, compensation and total rewards, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement.
The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons and covers every aspect of business, from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter.
Dr. Picardi has produced a helpful handbook for those who aspire to leadership positions in their organizations. It is a careful blend of theory, practice, and examples. Leadership concepts are concisely presented and the book is easy to read. The chapters on situational and contingency leadership and leading a thriving organization by themselves make this book a worthwhile read.
-- Dr. Mark Koscinski Assistant Professor of Accounting Practice
The capacity of Leaderhip is the most important ingredient to organizational well-being and success. Leadership is a philosophy of use of power, a set of learnable, observable competencies, skills and behaviors. Anyone can develop themselves as a leader. You become a leader when people choose to follow you. There is no topic that has been written about as extensively. The newly authored, Leadership Essentials, offers the reader a wonderful smorgasbord of all things leadership. It is a perfect way to begin your leadership studies.
-- Leslie Yerkes, President, Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
While the world is combatting Covid-19 and, as a consequence, facing one of its worst health and financial crises, strong leadership is now required more than ever before at all levels and in all countries. Dr. Picardi’s work has arrived during a perfect storm exposing learners and practitioners of leadership to the essential aspects of leadership. There is much confusion in both the academic literature and popular press as to what constitutes ‘good and effective’ leadership. Dr. Picardi’s book takes the reader back to the basics and unpacks the many mysteries of this popular topic. This book covers the key concepts of leadership and makes a strong and timely contribution to a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary leadership.
Leadership Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
-- Prof. Dr. Franco Gandolfi, Georgetown University
This book is an important source of information on a topic which is ever more important in today's rapidly changing world where leadership is not an option for organizations to be able to navigate successfully and remain competitive.
This book represents an important guide for anyone who wishes to understand what are the key principles of leadership and to also better understand how they can improve their own leadership skills.
-- Dr David Forgaty, Enterprise Marketing Analytics Leader at Evernorth Corporation
A book that really does what it says on the tin. The Essentials of Leadership are truely covered as the author takes the reader on a journey through the recognised theoretical concepts and ideas in a way that makes then both interesting and relevant. It is good to see that the influence of power is not forgotten and that ethical leadership is considered at a time when many leaders are being faced with demonstrating their ability to create value for society as much as value for their shareholders. An essential title for any leader's bookshelf and one that adds true value to the associted discourse on Leadership Practice and its role in organisational success.
-- Dr. Gary Ramsden, Lincoln International Business School
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This book is perfect for both new and experienced leaders. It provides a clear framework for understanding what it takes to be an effective leader in today's world. The sections on emotional intelligence and decision-making are particularly enlightening.
A must-read for anyone interested in leadership! This book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical tips for becoming a better leader. The author's approach is both engaging and informative, making complex ideas easy to grasp.
An excellent book that dives deep into the essentials of leadership. The author does a fantastic job of breaking down complex concepts into simple, understandable terms. The real-life examples and case studies make it highly relatable and useful.
A comprehensive guide that covers all the essentials of leadership. The content is well-structured, and the insights are applicable across various industries and roles. Highly recommended for anyone in a leadership position or aspiring to be one.
A great resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills. The book provides practical advice and actionable strategies that are easy to implement. It covers all the key aspects of effective leadership and is a must-read for managers and aspiring leaders.
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