Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua, Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development. Fourth Edition. South-Western College / Cengage Publications, 2009.
Referenced in: Leadership Theories and Approaches
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
A rare find. Given the fact that most missional leaders have little to no exposure to leadership studies, this is a very accessible self-guided tool to understand and apply leadership theory. It is designed for a college course on leadership. The chapters build off each other and contain exercises for reflection and application. It is similar to a more recognized volume by Peter G. Northouse, Leadership Theory and Practice.
From the Publisher
LEADERSHIP, 4th Edition is intended for the undergraduate course titled “Leadership”. The course is typically found in the department of management but is also offered occasionally through the ROTC program and education departments.
Reviews
“The content is comprehensive and well-organized. I believe the topics are organized in a nice “stair-stepping” method so that each topic builds upon the previous. The first several chapters dealing with the “individual” as a leader are clear and concise. The chapters take an in-depth look at leaders and what it entails to be a leader—but it is done in an easy-to-read manner.”
“I appreciate the amount and application of leadership theories. This book contains the best balance between theory and practice, and ties them together nicely.”
About the Authors
Robert N. Lussier is Professor of Management at Springfield College. Having taught management for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative and widely copied methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used both personally and professionally. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and taught courses in Israel. His international experience also stretches to Namibia and South Africa. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 290 publications to his credit, including articles published in ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNAL, BUSINESS HORIZONS, BUSINESS JOURNAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL EXECUTIVE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE, JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP, JOURNAL OF BUSINESS STRATEGIES, JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGY, SAM ADVANCED MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, and others. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, two master’s degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven.
Christopher F. Achua is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. He is also director of the university’s Small Business Institute, a program that focuses on developing leadership and entrepreneurship skills among graduating seniors as part of their seminar experience. Dr. Achua has been teaching leadership and other management courses for more than a decade, and he has an active scholarship record of presenting papers at regional and national conferences. A consultant to a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, Achua also serves on several boards and currently chairs the Mountain Empire Regional Business Incubator board of directors. He received his undergraduate degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his MBA from the University of South Dakota; and his doctorate from the United States International University in San Diego, California.
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