Peter G. Northouse, Leadership Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition. Sage Publications, 2009.
Referenced in: Leadership Theories and Approaches
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Northouse is a best-selling author in the field of leadership studies, Leadership: Theory and Practice provides a thorough and readable overview of all major leadership theories. It is recognized as one of the most readable introductions to theory available. Another volume by Northouse, Introduction to Leadership is an excellent guide to help leaders become more effective through self-assessment and interactive exercises. Both could be very helpful for ministry leaders who want to understand leadership more comprehensively and who want to know their own leadership orientations.
From the Publisher
Adopted at more than 800 colleges and universities worldwide, the market-leading text owes its success to the unique way in which it combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and practical exercises that help students apply what they learn. Each chapter follows a consistent format, allowing students to easily contrast the various theories, and three case studies in each chapter provide practical examples of each theory or trait discussed.
Reviews
“User-friendly theory for students and teachers. Well-structured, clear, and crisp.” – Bryan Ginter
“It is an excellent primer on the history and fundamental notions of leadership. I am particularly impressed with the presentation of many different types of leadership, the newest forms of leadership, and the case studies.” – Derrick B. Barbee
An affordable text with good coverage of leadership theory and concepts. – James Dittmar
Great baseline leadership theories from which to explore more recent research and context-specific discussions of theories. Good case studies for students to work through. – Beth Birmingham
Northhouse explains the various leadership theories in understandable bite-size concepts and provides examples to support the explanations. The students actually enjoy the lessons. The study of leadership can be a difficult concept to explain. By theorizing about observed phenomena, we can make predictions that can be tested in the real world as well as in more controlled settings. Northhouse provides this procedure. – Daniel Simone
I liked the summary of leadership theory it provides. It is very good overview that is easy to read and understand. There is nothing like this specifically related to higher education. – Linda Kuk
The Northouse text offers relevant material pertaining to leadership which can be utilized by any discipline. The case studies at the end of each chapter are priceless. – Patsy Cornelius
Great survey text of leadership theory, with leadership inventories connected to each theory presented. – Keith Fulthorp
The Northouse book presents a comprehensive view of leadership and the theories associated with leadership behavior. This is an outstanding text to use with a graduate-level leadership course. – Edward L. Bouie, Jr.
About the Author
Peter G. Northouse, Ph.D, is a professor of communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. For more than 20 years, he has taught leadership, interpersonal, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to publications in professional journals, he is the author of Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice and coauthor of Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (3rd ed.). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. He has worked as a consultant in a variety of areas, including leadership development, leadership education, conflict management, and health communication. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in communication education from Michigan State University.
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