Followership : what it takes to lead / James H. Schindler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schindler, James H., author.

Series:

2014 digital library.

Human resource management and organizational behavior collection. 1946-5645

Human resource management and organizational behavior collection, 1946-5645

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Followership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Followers dominate all organizations, but a preoccupation with leaders hinders the consideration of the importance of followers and the relationship between followers and leaders. The topic of this book is how to become a better leader by becoming a better follower. The book includes chapters on the topics of: leadership theory, followership theory, preparation for the job, understanding what is required for the job, communication, initiative, positive attitude, responsibility, problem solving, and teamwork. This book provides suggestions for becoming an exemplary follower which will demonstrate and manifest the skills associated with leadership and bridge the gap between leadership training and followership.

Contents:

1. Introduction to leadership theory

2. Followership theory

3. Preparation for the job

4. Understanding what is required

5. Communications

6. The three "I"s of initiative

7. Positive attitude

8. Responsibility

9. Problem solving

10. Teamwork

About the author

Notes

References

Index.

Notes:

Part of: 2014 digital library.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-96) and index.

Title from PDF title page (viewed on December 7, 2014).

ISBN:

9781606497333

1606497332

OCLC:

897846157