Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction :; the nature of leadership -- ; The nature of managerial work -- ; Perspectives on effective leadership behavior -- ; Participative leadership, delegation, and empowerment -- ; Dyadic Relations, attributions, and followership -- ; Power and influence -- ; Managerial traits and skills -- ; Early contingency theories of effective leadership -- ; Charismatic and transformational leadership -- ; Leading change in organizations -- ; Leadership in teams and decision groups -- ; Strategic leadership by executives -- ; Ethical, Servant, Spiritual, and Authentic leadership -- ; Gender, Diversity, and Cross-Cultural Leadership -- ; Developing leadership skills -- ; Overview and integration.

This book focuses on effective leadership in organizations through both theory and practice. It explains and critiques the major theories and studies that are most relevant and informative and reviews what we know about leadership effectiveness. The combination of theory and practice makes this text a useful resource for practicing managers who are looking for something more than superficial answers to difficult questions about leadership.