Leadership 5th Edition by Richard L Daft

Leadership (5th Edition) by Richard L. Daft

📘 Author: Richard L. Daft
📝 Edition: 5th
📚 Subject: Business, Management, Organizational Leadership

"Leadership (5th Edition)" by Richard L. Daft offers a well-balanced and engaging exploration of contemporary leadership theories and practices, combining research-based insights with real-world examples to help students and professionals understand what it takes to become an effective leader in today’s dynamic and diverse business environment.

Key Points & Features:

✔️ Balanced Blend of Theory and Application – Covers leadership theories alongside real-life applications.
✔️ Updated Case Studies – Practical leadership examples from global organizations and leaders.
✔️ Self-Assessments & Reflection – Tools for students to assess and develop their own leadership skills.
✔️ Explores Different Leadership Styles – Including transformational, transactional, servant, and authentic leadership.
✔️ Focus on Ethics and Diversity – Emphasizes ethical decision-making and leading in diverse environments.
✔️ Leadership vs. Management – Clear distinction and integration of both roles.
✔️ Team and Organizational Leadership – Covers leading teams, change management, and organizational culture.

Table of Contents (Highlights):

1. What Does It Mean to Be a Leader?

2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

3. Contingency Approaches to Leadership

4. The Leader as an Individual

5. Leadership Mind and Heart

6. Courage and Moral Leadership

7. Followership

8. Motivation and Empowerment

9. Leadership Communication

10. Leading Teams

11. Developing Leadership Diversity

12. Leadership Power and Influence

13. Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

14. Shaping Culture and Values

15. Leading Change

🔹 Ideal for students of business and management.
🔹 Essential for emerging and existing leaders seeking structured development.
🔹 Great resource for HR professionals, managers, and leadership trainers.