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Master the critical leadership skills and solid understanding of theory needed to become an effective business leader in today’s turbulent times with THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, 7E. Acclaimed author Richard Daft helps you explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices at work within organizations throughout the world. You’ll examine emerging topics, including enhancement of emotional intelligence, leadership vision and courage, and leadership of virtual teams, and you’ll connect those topics to recent world events such as ethical scandals, leader successes and mistakes, and political turmoil. Packed with memorable examples and unique insights into actual leadership decisions, this full-color text includes crisp, clear visuals to reinforce the book’s engaging presentation. This edition’s proven applications, specifically designed for today’s leadership theory and applications course, and a solid foundation grounded in established scholarly research make the topic of leadership come alive. In addition, THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE is available with MindTap®, an integrated text and online learning solution that enhances understanding of course content and offers opportunities to extend learning.

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.

Please note that the digital access code that comes with the print book is valid for use in a specific Asia territory only. CB VitalSource eBook – The ultimate eBook experience has arrived! Easily access our eBooks with features that will improve your reading experience, and tools to help you take notes and organize your studies. Master the critical leadership skills and solid understanding of theory needed to become an effective business leader in today’s turbulent times with THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, 7E. Acclaimed author Richard Daft helps you explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices at work within organizations throughout the world. You’ll examine emerging topics, including enhancement of emotional intelligence, leadership vision and courage, and leadership of virtual teams, and you’ll connect those topics to recent world events such as ethical scandals, leader successes and mistakes, and political turmoil. Packed with memorable examples and unique insights into actual leadership decisions, this full-color text includes crisp, clear visuals to reinforce the book’s engaging presentation. This edition’s proven applications, specifically designed for today’s leadership theory and applications course, and a solid foundation grounded in established scholarly research make the topic of leadership come alive. In addition, THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE is available with MindTap®, an integrated text and online learning solution that enhances understanding of course content and offers opportunities to extend learning. INTERACTIVE CASES. Instructors who want to incorporate additional cases into their courses now have the option of assigning an online-exclusive case for each chapter that includes the full text of the case and interactive activities with immediate scoring and feedback. MEDIA QUIZZES. Leadership videos connect the text’s concepts with current, real-world situations. The videos are viewable online and include accompanying assessment activities. LEADERSHIP AT WORK ACTIVITIES. Each chapter’s Leadership at Work exercises may be completed and submitted online for students who prefer working in a digital environment. CURRENT EVENT ASSIGNMENTS. These assignments take Business Insights articles reported in popular press today and allow students to apply critical-thinking skills to answer discussion questions as assessment activities through MindTap®. EXTENDED ONLINE RESOURCES. Students have the opportunity to access the Cengage KnowNOW blog and Business Insights Essentials, enabling even more connections to the realm of business and leadership. UPDATED EXAMPLES. Examples have been thoroughly updated to reflect current trends and the constant evolution of leadership theories. LEARNING FEATURES REFLECT THE LATEST LEADERSHIP TRENDS. Popular applications and fresh learning features within each chapter reflect the most current business information and emerging leadership trends. A variety of features --” In the Lead,” “Consider This!” and “Leader’s Bookshelf”-- help prepare students for today’s emerging leadership challenges and quickly changing roles. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CASES PREPARE STUDENTS TO EXCEL. These short, problem-oriented cases put students’ skills to the test, requiring students to apply concepts learned to real, timely issues. Cases challenge students’ cognitive understanding of leadership ideas while providing opportunities to perfect the skills most critical for leadership success. ENHANCED TEST BANK HELPS PROVIDES MORE EFFECTIVE STUDENT ASSESSMENT. The test bank has been thoroughly revised to reflect the text’s current content. In addition, the test bank and online homework problems are now more tightly integrated, ensuring that students will experience consistency in question types and difficulties when transitioning from homework material to formal assessments.