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Leadership: Theory and Practice

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According to Kurt Lewin, "There is nothing as practical as a good theory". This is an apt comment in reference to Peter Northouse's book "Leadership: Theory and Practice". The author methodically and clearly explained the major theories and concepts of leadership in a readable and easily understandable manner, in a way that readers can easily implement them.

Northouse stresses the need to link leadership with ethics and values and how to apply the leadership concepts and approaches in practical real-life situations in organisations. When leadership theory and concepts are spelled out as clearly and cogently as they are in this book, their application in organisations becomes self-evident. The author does a good job of presenting the leadership process in an easy to read and understand manner that is both useful and practical to all those that are interested in running successful and effective organisations. Novices will be provided a path whilst the seasoned practitioners will find affirmation.

We are using this in my Intro to Leadership course at college and I have found the book to be very interesting. The author writes very clearly and explains everything quite well. I know its weird to write about, but I really enjoy this authors writing style. I rarely get an academic book where the writing is simple and very straight forward. In a crunch, I can read the first setence or two from each of his paragraphs and understand the concepts of the chapter quite well.

As far as leadership practice vs. theory, I am still learning about leadership so I can't say much in this regard. I believe the book has taught me more about leadership than I will ever learn actually being placed in a leadership position. I would definetely suggest reading this book, thinking about your own personal experiences while you read, and then think of ways you can apply things in real life to give your self an idea about leadership practice.

Overall, I have enjoyed every aspect of this book and found it to be very useful for assessing my own small leadership position I hold in my part-time job. Definetely a good book inside or outside the academic world for anyone working within (as a 'follower') or leading an organization.

Northouse's book examines each of the different theories in leadership in a clear, concise manner. Also, in the back of each chapter there is an evaluation and case studies that help synthesize the information. I was worried that wasn't going to finish the book in the time for my class, but I found it was to read through and understand in only a few sittings.

Now in its third edition, Leadership Theory And Practice by Peter G. Northouse (Professor of Communication, Western Michigan University) examines the foremost leadership theories with particular attention as to how each approach can be directly applied to real-world situations and organizations. Exploring basic approaches (as well as theories such as the Contingency Theory, Path-Goal Theory, Leader-Member Exchange Theory), and then expanding beyond methodology to scrutinize such topics as leadership ethics and the barriers unique to women in (or who are seeking) leadership positions, Leadership Theory And Practice is very highly recommended -- whether for both academic study concerning leadership behavior and concrete, or for practical use by any aspiring or practicing leader in the business community today.

This book includes the basic theories about leadership up to today. It's easy to read, and each chapter includes examples, applications, the limitations and the strengths of the theory explained. When compared to other books about leadership, I consider it very complete, but also concise.

Found this book a great resource for any nursing leadership class or just to have as a nurse leader. Good information on all styles of leading.

Leadership : Theory and Practice
by Peter G. Northouse

A great book! Great for college students studying leadership theories and the leadership theorists. Northouse's book is very detailed and organized in an easy way to understand. I highly recommend Northouse's book: Leadership:Theory and Practice.

the book arrived shortly after ordering. it was in good condition and i am very satisfied with the service i received.

There are many different leadership theories. And after each theory, there are case studies and exercises for application. This book is one textbook of my leadership class. I think it is helpful to understand different leadership concepts.

This book was easy to understand and actually demonstrated how book knowledge CAN be put to practical use.