Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Leadership: Theory and Practice is the best-selling academic textbook on leadership in the world and has been translated into 15 languages. In addition to authoring publications in professional journals, he is the author of Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its sixth edition) and co-author of Leadership Case Studies in Education (now in its fourth edition) and Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 40 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and master's and bachelor's degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.

Preface
About the Author
CHAPTER 1 ¿ Understanding Leadership
Introduction
Leadership Explained
Global Leadership Attributes
The Dark Side of Leadership
Leadership Snapshot: Michelle Obama
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 2 ¿ Recognizing Your Traits
Introduction
Leadership Traits Explained
Leadership Snapshot: Nelson Mandela
Leadership Traits in Practice
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 3 ¿ Understanding Leadership Styles
Introduction
Leadership Philosophy Explained
Leadership Styles Explained
Leadership Snapshot: Victoria Ransom
Leadership Styles in Practice
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 4 ¿ Attending to Tasks and Relationships
Introduction
Task and Relationship Styles Explained
Leadership Snapshot: Ai-jen Poo
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 5 ¿ Developing Leadership Skills
Introduction
Administrative Skills Explained
Interpersonal Skills Explained
Leadership Snapshot: Coquese Washington
Conceptual Skills Explained
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 6 ¿ Engaging Strengths
Introduction
Strengths-Based Leadership Explained
Strengths-Based Leadership in Practice
Leadership Snapshot: Steve Jobs
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 7 ¿ Creating a Vision
Introduction
Vision Explained
Leadership Snapshot: Rosalie Giffoniello
Vision in Practice
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 8 ¿ Establishing a Constructive Climate
Introduction
Constructive Climate Explained
Climate in Practice
Leadership Snapshot: Nancy Dubuc
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 9 ¿ Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
Introduction
Diversity and Inclusion Explained
Inclusion Framework
Leadership Snapshot: Ursula Burns
Diversity and Inclusion in Practice
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 10 ¿ Listening to Out-Group Members
Introduction
Out-Group Members Explained
Out-Group Members in Practice
Leadership Snapshot: Abraham Lincoln
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 11 ¿ Managing Conflict
Introduction
Conflict Explained
Leadership Snapshot: Humaira Bachal
Managing Conflict in Practice
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 12 ¿ Addressing Ethics in Leadership
Introduction
Leadership Ethics Explained
Leadership Ethics in Practice
Leadership Snapshot: Jasmine Crowe
Culture and Leadership Ethics
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 13 ¿ Overcoming Obstacles
Introduction
Obstacles Explained
Overcoming Obstacles in Practice
Leadership Snapshot: Bill Courtney
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
CHAPTER 14 ¿ Exploring Destructive Leadership
Introduction
Destructive Leadership Explained
Confronting Destructive Leadership in Practice
Leadership Snapshot: Elizabeth Holmes
Summary
Glossary Terms
References
Glossary
Index