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“LEADERSHIP” Theory & Practice.

•Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse, you can learn about various approaches and theories of leadership, such as:

•Trait Approach - Examines specific qualities and characteristics that contribute to effective leadership.

•Skills Approach - Focuses on the abilities leaders can develop to enhance leadership, including technical, human, and conceptual skills.
•Behavioral Approach - Looks at leaders' actions and behavior styles, often divided into task and relationship orientations.
•Situational and Adaptive Leadership - Explores how leaders adapt their style to meet the needs of different situations and follower levels.
•Transformational and Transactional Leadership - Discusses ways to inspire followers to exceed expectations and the role of exchanges or rewards in leadership.
•Servant and Authentic Leadership - Emphasizes leaders’ focus on followers' needs and genuine self-awareness.

•Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse offers a detailed exploration of various leadership models and their applications, helping readers understand and apply effective leadership practices in diverse settings. Here’s a deeper look at what the book covers

“Expanded Leadership Theories and Models”
•Path-Goal Theory - Focuses on how leaders can motivate followers to achieve their goals by adapting their style (directive, supportive, participative, achievement-oriented) based on followers' needs and work conditions.

•Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) Theory - Examines the relationships leaders develop with individual team members, emphasizing how positive interactions can improve job satisfaction, productivity, and commitment.
•Team Leadership - Provides a model to understand how leaders can facilitate team effectiveness, focusing on functions that support team needs, such as solving problems, managing conflict, and fostering collaboration.

“Modern Leadership Topics”
•Authentic Leadership - This approach centers on leaders who are true to their values, transparent, and lead with integrity. It encourages self-awareness and consistency between words and actions.
•Servant Leadership - Prioritizes the well-being and development of followers, with leaders acting as servants first, creating a supportive environment to help followers reach their full potential.
•Adaptive Leadership - Addresses how leaders can help teams adapt to complex changes, encouraging problem-solving, collaboration, and flexibility.
•Inclusive Leadership - A new chapter in this edition discusses inclusive leadership, which emphasizes creating a sense of belonging and valuing each follower’s uniqueness to improve organizational outcomes.

•Leadership Ethics and Morality
The book delves into ethical leadership, discussing the importance of ethical considerations in leadership. It presents frameworks to help leaders align their actions with values like respect, justice, honesty, and community, and explores the "dark side" of leadership where power is abused