Synopses & Reviews
The Art of Leadership by Manning and Curtis is an applied book that combines behavior theory with business practice. Each unit teaches central concepts and skills in an important area of leadership development. The book is made more valuable and the impact greater by the self-evaluation questionnaires and practical exercises that are used for personal development and class involvement. The Art of Leadership is more than a textbook. It is a "learning" book that actively involves the reader in the learning process.The Art of Leadership teaches concepts, principles and skills of leadership in a way that is appropriate for both new and experienced leaders, as well as for the everyday person who must influence others to get things done. The book’s goal is for students to develop their full potential as a leader and to become the kind of leader they always wanted to have.
Synopsis
The Art of Leadership combines up-to-date behavior theory with business practice to put leadership into a larger context of personal and organizational success.
Each chapter teaches central concepts and skills in one important area of leadership while its interactive, seminar approach encourages development of nine key leadership skills.
About the Author
George Manning is professor of psychology and Kent Curtis is professor of leadership development at Northern Kentucky University.
Table of Contents
Part One Leadership Variables1 The Leadership Equation2 Leadership Qualities3 Characteristics of Followers4 Situational FactorsPart Two The Power of Vision5 The Importance of Vision6 The Motive to Lead7 Organizational ClimatePart Three The Importance of Ethics 8 Leadership Ethics9 The Role of Values10 Ethics at WorkPart Four The Empowerment of People11 Leadership Authority12 Empowerment in the Workplace13 The Quality ImperativePart Five Leadership Principles14 Effective Leadership15 Human Relations16 The Team ConceptPart Six Understanding People17 Human Behavior18 The Art of Persuasion19 The Diversity ChallengePart Seven Multiplying Effectiveness20 Effective Delegation21 How to Assign Work22 The Role of PersonalityPart Eight Developing Others23 The Leader as Teacher24 Helping People Through Change25 Burnout PreventionPart Nine Performance Management26 Managing Performance27 Professional Performance28 Sustaining Discipline