Exploring leadership : for college students who want to make a difference

Exploring leadership : for college students who want to make a difference / Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, Timothy R. McMahon.

This third edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the bestselling text for undergraduate leadership courses. This book is designed for college students to help them understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guide them in developing their leadership potential. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Komives, Susan R., 1946-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2013]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Student activities > United States.
Leadership > Study and teaching (Higher) > United States.
Interpersonal relations > United States.
EDUCATION > Higher.
Interpersonal relations
Leadership > Study and teaching (Higher)
Student activities
Leiderschap.
Högskolestuderande.
Högskoleundervisning.
Ledarskap.
Mänskliga relationer.
United States
Förenta staterna.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Important Information about Clifton Strengthsquest; Preface; Acknowledgments; The Authors; Part I Leadership for a Changing World; Chapter 1 An Introduction to Leadership; Book Overview; Chapter Overview; Foundational Principles; Rapidly Changing Times; Understanding Paradigms; Examining the Paradigms; The Search for a New Conceptualization of Followers; A Word About Leaders; Purposes of Leadership; Leadership Viewed from Different Frames; Leadership Requires Openness to Learning; Relational Leadership; The Real World; Chapter Summary; About This Book.
  • What's Next?Chapter Activities; Chapter 2 The Changing Nature of Leadership; Chapter Overview; The Complexities of Leadership; Myths About Leadership; Truths About Leadership; Definitions of Leadership; Metaphorical Definitions of Leadership; Generations of Leadership Theories; Influence Theories; Reciprocal Leadership Theories; Leadership Maps for a Rapidly Changing World; Relationships, Connections, and ''Anding''; Authentic Leadership; Chapter Summary; What's Next?; Chapter Activities; Chapter 3 The Relational Leadership Model; Chapter Overview; Relational Leadership; Knowing-Being-Doing.
  • Relational Leadership Is PurposefulWorking for Positive Change; Relational Leadership Is Inclusive; Involving Those External to the Group; Relational Leadership Is Empowering; Relational Leadership Is Ethical; Relational Leadership Is About Process; What Would This Look Like?; Chapter Summary; What's Next?; Chapter Activities; Part II Exploring Your Potential for Leadership; Chapter 4 Understanding Yourself; Chapter Overview; Understanding Yourself; Self-Leadership Development; Esteem and Confidence; Finding Your Ideal Self Through Mindfulness; Emotional Intelligence.
  • Developing Your Talents and StrengthsFactors That Shape Your Leadership Identity; Values, Beliefs, Ethics, and Character; Chapter Summary; What's Next?; Chapter Activities; Chapter 5 Understanding Others; Chapter Overview; Individuality and Commonality; Understanding Gender Diversity; Understanding Cultural Diversity; Understanding International Diversity; Your Cultural Heritage; Attitudes Toward Differences; Microaggressions; Communication; Conflict Resolution and Decision Making; Leadership and Communication; Assertive Communication; Difficult Dialogues; Relational Empathy.
  • Cultural Influences on Leadership BehaviorChapter Summary; What's Next?; Chapter Activities; Chapter 6 Leading with Integrity; Chapter Overview; Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Organizational Environment; Moral Purpose as an Act of Courage; Assumptions about Ethical Leadership; Cultural Assumptions; Ethical Theories and Moral Purposes; Transforming Leadership Theory; Modeling a Moral Purpose; Moral Talk; Ethical Decision-Making Models; Practical Applications; Kidder's Ethical Decision Making Model; Ethical Principles and Standards; Chapter Summary; What's Next?; Chapter Activities.

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