Leadership (International Student Edition)

This internationally renowned text combines academic rigor with an accessible style to give students a well-rounded understanding of major leadership theories and models. Drawing from real-world examples, the book examines a range of leadership approaches through a clearly structured chapter format that highlights key studies, strengths, and criticisms while offering valuable self-assessment tools. New to this edition are chapters on Adaptive Leadership and Psychodynamic Leadership. The former explores how leaders empower followers to face difficult challenges and flourish in adverse conditions, while the latter provides a clinically informed perspective on understanding human behavior in leadership contexts. Additionally, the text offers expanded coverage of topics such as power and influence, the dark side of leadership, pseudo-transformational leadership, stages of moral development, virtual teams, and shared leadership. The book also features multiple case studies and leadership instruments within each chapter, facilitating practical application and personal reflection on the theories presented. Enhanced by a dynamic online environment with integrated multimedia resources, this edition remains at the forefront of modern leadership education, providing instructors and students with innovative tools for teaching and learning.