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Art and Science of Leadership, The, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (December 11, 2023) © 2024

  • Afsaneh Nahavandi University of San Diego

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Title overview

The Art and Science of Leadership delves into what it takes to be an effective leader. With strong theoretical coverage and cutting-edge research, the text provides a cross-cultural and integrative analysis of leadership in today's organizations.

The 8th Edition continues its focus on application, offering numerous opportunities for you to apply and reflect on leadership concepts in your own development. New examples, exercises, research and a THINK-KNOW-DO roadmap ensure you have everything you need to make better managerial decisions in a complex and dynamic global environment.

Table of contents

  1. Leading in a Turbulent World: Definitions and a Roadmap
  2. Foundations of Modern Leadership
  3. Leading with a Cultural Mindset: Cultural Diversity
  4. Leading with a Cultural Mindset: A Global World
  5. Self-awareness and Perception as the Cornerstones of Effective Leadership
  6. Power and Ethical Leadership
  7. Current Leadership Theories: The Neo-charismatic Era
  8. Participative Leadership and Leading Teams
  9. Leading Change
  10. Developing and Flourishing as a Leader: Implementing the TKD Roadmap

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