Developing Leadership Abilities 2nd Edition by Arthur H. Bell 9780137152780 *FINAL SALE* *100d *SAN [ZZ]

Paperback, Pearson

Developing Leadership Abilities, Second Edition presents practical leadership abilities that can be applied throughout a students or employee’s life, such as social memberships, civic involvement, work life, and other areas where leadership opportunities emerge, in a fast, enjoyable read.  KEY TOPICS:  The authors ‘ goal is to create a partnership in which they explain current, crucial ideas about leadership and students respond personally and meaningfully to these ideas. Out of such a partnership, comes the real value of this book: the opportunity for fast-track development as a leader.  The authors discuss the following challenges facing leaders:  how to tell when leadership is in danger of faltering, delegating to those who are unwilling to take on new responsibilities, how to be a leader of oneself as a prerequisite for leading others, how to transition between the roles of leader and follower, techniques for resolving conflict, and how social networking, YouTube, cell phones, and other technologies have influenced leadership options.    The book shows that anyone can lead, if given the right tools.  For courses in Introduction to Leadership, Leadership Dynamics, Learning to Lead, or Becoming an Effective Leader.  For academic and corporate environments.