The Leadership Experience 8th Edition Daft
Chapter 1-15
,TABLE OF CONTENT
Part I: INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP.
1. What Does It Mean to Be a Leader?
Part II: RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES ON LEADERSHIP.
2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships.
3. Contingency Approaches to Leadership.
Part III: THE PERSONAL SIDE OF LEADERSHIP.
4. The Leader as an Individual.
5. Leadership Mind and Heart.
6. Courage and Moral Leadership.
7. Followership.
Part IV: THE LEADER AS A RELATIONSHIP BUILDER.
8. Motivation and Empowerment.
9. Leadership Communication.
10. Leading Teams.
11. Developing Leadership Diversity.
12. Leadership Power and Influence.
Part V: THE LEADER AS A SOCIAL ARCHITECT.
13. Creating Vision and Strategic Direction.
14. Shaping Culture and Values.
15. Leading Change.
,Chapter 1
Table Of Contents
Purpose And Perspective Of The Chapter
Chapter Objectives
Key Terms
What's New In This Chapter
Chapter Outline
Additional Resources
Purpose And Perspective Of The Chapter
This Chapter Introduces The Concept Of Leadership And Discuss How Individuals Can Grow And Become
Leaders. First, We Explore The Meaning Of Leadership And The Importance Of Effective Leadership. We
Then Review Leadership Differences From Management And The Evolution Of Leadership Through
Major Researched Theories. Next, We Explore The Biggest Challenges Facing The Leaders Today By
Turning Historical Leadership Theories Into Best Practices. Finally, We Explore The Making Of A Leader
And How One Can Acquire Leadership Skills Through Development And Experience.
Chapter Objectives
The Following Objectives Are Addressed In This Chapter:
01.01 Explain The Full Meaning Of Leadership And See The Leadership Potential In Yourself And
Others.
01.02 Describe The Five Fundamental Transformations Facing Today‘S Leaders And Organizations.
01.03 Summarize The Fundamental Differences Between Leadership And Management.
01.04 Explain How Leadership Has Evolved And How Historical Approaches Apply To The Practice Of
Leadership Today.
01.05 Identify The Primary Reasons For Leadership Derailment And The New Paradigm Skills That Can
Help You Avoid It.
01.06 Discover How To Use This Textbook To Learn The Most About Leadership.
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Key Terms
Leadership: An Influence Relationship Among Leaders And Followers Who Intend Real Changes And
Outcomes That Reflect Their Shared Purposes.
, Paradigm: A Shared Mindset That Represents A Fundamental Way Of Thinking About, Perceiving, And
Understanding The World.
Humility: Being Unpretentious And Modest Rather Than Arrogant And Prideful.
Will: Having A Very Strong Intention About The Organziation‘S Future
Management: The Attainment Of Organizational Goals In An Effective And Efficient Manner Through
Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, And Controlling Organizational Resources.
Vision: A Picture Of An Ambitious, Desirable Future For The Organization Or Team.
Enlightened Leadership: Giving Up Control In The Traditional Sense And Encouraging The Growth And
Development Of Others To Ensure Organizational Flexibility, Responsiveness, And Inclusivity.
Derailment: A Phenomenon In Which A Manager With An Impressive Track Record Reaches A Certain
Level But Goes Off Track And Can‘T Advance Because Of A Mismatch Between Job Needs And Personal
Skills And Qualities.
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What's New In This Chapter
The Following Elements Are Improvements In This Chapter From The Previous Edition:
• New Examples To Support The Need For Effective Leadership With The Current Challenges.
• New Focus On Level 5 Leadership Qualities That Demonstrate Practical Application.
• New Examples To Summarize Fundamental Differences Between Leadership And Management.
• New Examples That Demonstrate Good Leadership Behaviors And Best Practices.
• New Put It Into Practice Sections.
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Chapter Outline
Abraham Lincoln Was A Highly Visible Leader Who Had A Significant Influence On People Across The
United States And Around The World. Yet The Leadership Qualities Lincoln Exemplified Are Especially
Relevant To The Many Leaders Who Quietly Go About The Business Of Leading Teams, Companies, And
Communities‘ Day After Day. Every Company, Sports Team, Government Agency, Family, Nonprofit
Organization, Social Cause, And Community Group Needs Good Leadership To Succeed.
I. Why We Need Effective Leadership (01.01, Ppt Slides 4-9)
People Think That They Will Recognize A Good Leader When They See One. Sometimes, Though,
Charismatic People Are Perceived To Be Leaders, Regardless Of Whether Leadership Skills Back Up The