Leadership; The Art of Experience

Synopsis "Leadership: The Art of Experience, Fifth Edition", is written for the general student to serve as a stand-alone introduction to the subject of leadership. The text consists of 13 chapters and a final section on Basic and Advanced Leadership Skills. Authors Hughes, Ginnett, and Curphy have drawn upon three different types of literature: empirical studies; interesting anecdotes, stories and findings; and leadership skills to create a text that is personally relevant, interesting and scholarly. The authors' unique quest for a careful balancing act of leadership materials help students apply theory and research to their real-life experiences. Table of Contents PART I LEADERSHIP IS A PROCESS, NOT A POSITION1. Leadership is Everyone's Business2. Leadership Involves an Interaction between the Leader, the Followers, and the Situation3. Leadership is Developed through Education and Experience4. Assessing Leadership and Measuring its EffectsPART II FOCUS ON THE LEADER5. Power and Influence6. Leadership and Values7. Leadership Traits8. Leadership BehaviorPART III FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWERS9. Motivation, Satisfaction and Performance10. Groups and TeamsPART IV FOCUS ON THE SITUATION11. Characteristics of the Situation12. Contingency Theories of Leadership13. Leadership and ChangePART V LEADERSHIP SKILLSBasic Leadership Skills Learning from Experience Communication Listening Assertiveness Providing Constructive Feedback Guidelines for Effective Stress Management Building Technical Competence Building Effective Relationships with Superiors Building Effective Relationships with Peers Setting Goals Punishment Conducting MeetingsAdvanced Leadership Skills Delegating Managing Conflict Negotiation Problem Solving Improving Creativity Diagnosing Performance Problems in Individuals, Groups, and Organizations Team Building for Work Teams The Building Blocks of Team Building Team Building at the Top Development Planning Credibility Coaching Empowerment