Leadership: Theories, Concepts, Tools and Practices
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 596
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Leadership: Theories, Concepts, Tools, and Practices offer readers a full and illuminating exploration of leadership. The reader will be provided with significant insights and tactics for thriving as competent leaders in the 21st century's changing environment. With each chapter serving as a transformative journey, this book underscores the significance of embracing diversity as the bedrock of exceptional leadership.
Through a rich tapestry of narratives, empirical studies, case analyses, thought-provoking questionnaires, inspiring biographies, and practical assessments, this text furnishes readers with a myriad of tools and real-world examples, facilitating a deeper understanding of leadership while firmly rooted in established leadership theories. The reader will have a rich experience of self-discovery and gain insights into their own leadership style and the style of others.
Whether you are a seasoned leader seeking to refine your skills or an aspiring leader taking your first steps, Leadership: Theories, Concepts, Tools, and Practices serves as an invaluable guide on your leadership journey. Engaging, enlightening, and thoroughly grounded in both theory and practicality, this book will enable you to unlock your leadership potential, navigate complexities with confidence, and inspire others to realize their full potential.
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1: Defining and Understanding Leadership
What is Leadership?
Who Is a Leader?
Why Is Leadership Important?
Perspectives of Leadership
Conceptualizing Leadership
Aim of Leadership
Developing New Leaders
Leadership Versus Management
Leadership Myths
Key Areas of Leadership
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Creating a Foundation
Leadership Tool: Do You Have Management or Leadership Qualities?
References
Chapter 2: Recognizing the History of Leadership From A Global Perspective
Historical Overview of Leadership Eras and Theories
Evolution of Leadership
Contingency Models
Relational Era
Six Things You Secretly Wish Your Manager Did Differently
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Can a Stumbling Victoria’s Secret Resurrect Itself?
Leadership Tool: Your Organization’s History as a Leadership Tool
Leadership Tool: How Machiavellian Do You Consider Yourself?
References
Chapter 3: Identifying Leadership Attributes, Qualities, and Behaviors
Leadership Character
Leadership Skills
Five Essential Qualities for Future Leaders
Big Five Personality Traits
Myers–Brigg Type Dynamics
Working With Different Personality Types
The Honorable Carrie P. Meek
Seven Cs of Leadership
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms from the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Effective Leadership: Which Boss Would You Prefer?
Leadership Tool: Personality’s “Big Five” Traits
Leadership Tool: What Is My Jungian 16-Type Personality?
References
Chapter 4: Understanding Leadership Styles and Approaches
Leadership Styles and Approaches
Theories X and Y
Early Conceptions of Leadership Style and Approaches
Autocratic Leadership Style
Democratic Leadership Style
Participative Leadership Style
Laissez-faire Leadership Style
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Path-Goal Theory
Charismatic Leadership
Adaptive Leadership
Adaptive Leader in Relationship to Change Management
How Factors of Adaptive Leadership and Adaptive Work Theory Impact Followers
Servant Leadership
Five Critical Elements of a Successful Business Leadership
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Conflicting Leadership Styles
Leadership Tool: What Type of Servant Leader Are You?
Leadership Tool: Do you have a Magnetic Charismatic Personality?
References
Chapter 5: Follow the Leader: The Essence of Followership
What Is a Follower?
Types of Followers
Leadership Quotations From Successful Leaders
Leader–Follower Relationship (LMX Approach)
Authentic Leadership
Definitions of Authentic Leadership
Authentic Leaders
Social Exchange Theory
Five Reasons Why Being a Follower Is More Important Than Being a Leader
Follow the Leader: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
How Can Leaders Better Satisfy Their Followers
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Rewarding Loyal Employees
Leadership Tool: Leader–Follower Relationship Survey
Leadership Tool: Employee–Followership Survey
References
Chapter 6: Embracing Leader and Leadership Development
Leader Development
Leader-Leadership Development Strategy
Emotional Intelligence
Views on Leader Development
Methods of Leader Development
Action Learning
Listening
Six Ways Effective Listening Can Make You a Better Leader
Becoming a Lifelong Learner
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Business growth is fueled by talent: Yang Kee Logistics strives to set itself apart from the competition by emphasizing employee development
Leadership Tool: Effective Listening Communication Self Evaluation
Leadership Tool: Are You Prepared for Self-Management?
Leadership Tool: What Is Your Level of Social Intelligence?
References
Chapter 7: Purposeful Leadership Decision-Making
The Decision-Making Process
Strategic and Tactical Decision-Making
Decision Quality
Vroom–Yetton Model
The First 90 Days of Leadership
Seven Steps to Better Decision-Making
The Decision That Changed a Federal Election
Decision-Making and Leadership Lessons From Stacey Abrams
Artificial Intelligence Foe or Friend to Decision-Makers
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Workers Fired by Artificial Intelligence
Leadership Tool: What Is My Decision-Making Style?
References
Chapter 8: Understanding Leadership Power
Hard Versus Soft Power
Measuring Hard Versus Soft Power
Bases of Power
Other Forms of Power
Leadership Power Tactics
The Power of Charismatic Leadership
Five Ways to Increase Your Power While Helping Others
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: One Day in the Life of Patricia Ann: A True Story
Leadership Tool: What Is My Power Preference?
Leadership Tool: Am I Charismatic Leader?
References
Chapter 9: Increasing Leadership Motivation and Empowerment
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
Five Techniques to Encourage Intrinsic Motivation
Employee Engagement! It Really Does Matter!
Acquired Needs Theory
Young’s Theory of Motivation
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need Theory
Alderfer’s (ERG) Theory
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Expectancy Theory
Five Main Steps in Applying the Reward for Performance Plan
Reinforcement Theory: A Practical Tool for Motivation
Components of Reinforcement Theory
Motivating Through Empowerment
The House of Empowerment—Leadership
The House of Empowerment—Recognition
The House of Empowerment—Capability
House of Empowerment—The Foundation
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Revlon declares bankruptcy in the United States due to supply chain issues
Leadership Tool: Do I Have the Motivation to Lead?
Leadership Tool: Does Your Job Meet Your Needs?
References
Chapter 10: Creating Strategic Leadership Formation and Vision Development
Defining Strategic Leadership
Why Is Strategic Leadership Important?
Decision-Making Based on Strategy
Components of Strategic Leadership
Creating Vision
Why Create a Vision?
Creating a Mission
Goals and Objectives
Developing People-Human Capital
Ethics: Developing, Improving, and Sustaining an Organization’s Culture
Forming Well-Adjusted Organizational Controls
Strategic Leadership’s Nine Roles
Developing a Strategic Plan
The Pros and Cons of Strategic Planning
Five Ps of Strategy
Role of Planning in Organizational Strategy
Strategic Planning Checklist: Four Critical Elements
Strategic Planning: SWOTT Analysis
The Learning Organization
Other Schools of Thought
12 Best Practices for Creating a Vision
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Valparaiso University - Elements From the Past
Leadership Tool: What Kind of Strategic Leader Do I Consider Myself?
References
Chapter 11: Leading the Team
What Is a Team?
Teamwork
Team Characteristics
Types of Teams
Five Stages of Team Development
Emotional Investment
What Are the Current Team Trends?
Team Process
Team Culture
Four Key Elements to Building Team Cohesion.
How to Form a Strong Leadership Team
Leading Teams
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter.
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Teamwork Transformed LaGuardia Airport
Leadership Tool: What Is Your Team Approach?
References
Chapter 12: Creating Diversity and Implementing Change
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Access, and Belonging
Gender Diversity
An Example of Exclusion
Institutional Barriers
Overcoming Institutional Barriers
The Lack of Knowledge About Diversity Cost Money
Inclusive Leadership
Six Cs of Diversity
Building an Inclusive Organization
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Checklist
Leader as Agents of Change
Eight Stage Process for Creating Major Change
Resistance to Change
Reason for Resistance
Chapter Summary
Important Glossary Terms From the Chapter
Discussion Questions
Case Study: Pinterest, Inc
Leadership Tool: Am I an Inclusive Leader
References
Glossary
Index
Cassandra L. Baker, PhD, holds the position of Professor of Business Management at Gwinnett Technical College. Beyond her academic role, she also serves as the CEO of Sugar Hill Research Group, where she lends her expertise to businesses seeking solutions for a wide range of challenges, with a focus on enhancing their operations and achieving their objectives. Furthermore, she has authored the book titled "Key Tools of Writing and Research: A Guide for the Student Writer” and co-authored an article called “A Study of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Leadership”.
Before her academic career, Dr. Baker accumulated 15 years of experience working with distinguished companies such as Ford Motor Company and Volvo Car Corporation in the United States, China, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Her professional journey encompassed roles in leadership, franchise management, organizational management, and strategic planning, spanning marketing, sales, and service domains.
Dr. Baker's academic journey includes earning a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University, a Master of Business Administration from Brenau University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Shorter University. Her rich background in academia and industry positions her as a highly accomplished executive and consultant who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work.