1. The Nature of Leadership 2. Leadership Behavior 3. The Leadership Situation and Adaptive Leadership 4. Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders 5. Leading Change and Innovation 6. Power and Influence Tactics 7. Leader Traits and Skills 8. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership 9. Values-Based and Ethical Leadership 10. Dyadic Relations and Followers 11. Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups 12. Strategic Leadership in Organizations 13. Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity 14. Developing Leadership Skills 15. Overview and Integration

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