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Introduction to Leadership - Vantage Learning Platform
Concepts and Practice

Sixth Edition
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January 2024 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, Sixth Edition is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. For a personalized demo, please contact your Sage representative.
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Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Author
 
Chapter 1: Understanding Leadership
 
Chapter 2: Recognizing Your Traits
 
Chapter 3: Understanding Leadership Styles
 
Chapter 4: Attending to Tasks and Relationships
 
Chapter 5: Developing Leadership Skills
 
Chapter 6: Engaging Strengths
 
Chapter 7: Creating a Vision
 
Chapter 8: Working With Groups
 
Chapter 9: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
 
Chapter 10: Managing Conflict
 
Chapter 11: Addressing Ethics in Leadership
 
Chapter 12: Exploring Destructive Leadership
 
Glossary of Key Terms
 
References
 
Index

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KEY FEATURES OF INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, SIXTH EDITION

New to this Edition:
  • A new chapter on Working with Groups examines the stages of developing groups, the roles individuals play in groups, and how to lead groups through creating a constructive climate, promoting standards of excellence, and addressing out-group members.
  • 2 new Case Studies illustrate core concepts and allow readers to solve real world leadership challenges.
  • 6 new Leadership Snapshots including profiles of Damien Hooper-Campbell, Inna Braverman, Ridley Scott, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the Google Aristotle Project.
  • A new questionnaire on group leadership that helps students understand the dimensions of group leadership as well as their own styles when it comes to leading groups.
Key Features:
  • Chapter on Embracing Diversity and Inclusion provides students with a deep understanding of different aspects of diversity and how to create an inclusive climate.
  • Leadership Questionnaires provide readers with self-assessment opportunities to identify their own unique leadership style and preferences.
  • Leadership Assessments (available exclusively in SAGE vantage) offer readers an analysis of their questionnaire score and personalized, pragmatic feedback for further strengthening of their leadership abilities.
  • Observational Exercises allow readers to examine leader behaviors of others in real world scenarios.
  • Reflection and Action Worksheets encourage readers to reflect upon their own leadership styles and identify an action plan for improving their leadership skills.
  • Leadership Snapshots profile a diverse array of well-known leaders whose characteristics, style, or experience illustrate concepts discussed in the chapter.
  • Case studies, examples, and research are integrated throughout the book.

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