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Leadership: Theory and Practice (Dryden Press Series in Management)

Leadership: Theory and Practice (Dryden Press Series in Management)

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Can we learn to be leaders from a book?
Review: Before I rant, Daft has written an easy to understand book. Everything in the book is clear and concise. A comprehensive listing of leadership theories with suggestions for practical use. But . . .

Can we really learn leadership skills from a textbook? Is the market audience really able to grasp and implement the concepts contained within the book? Leadership is a nurtured quality, parents should initiate your learning but unfortunately that is not always the case. It would seem to me that immersing yourself in great works of literature or observing proven leaders would be of a greater service then this book. For those insisting that they purchase books such as these, by this one, but please only let it supplement your learning not determine it.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Can we learn to be leaders from a book?
Review: Before I rant, Daft has written an easy to understand book. Everything in the book is clear and concise. A comprehensive listing of leadership theories with suggestions for practical use. But . . .

Can we really learn leadership skills from a textbook? Is the market audience really able to grasp and implement the concepts contained within the book? Leadership is a nurtured quality, parents should initiate your learning but unfortunately that is not always the case. It would seem to me that immersing yourself in great works of literature or observing proven leaders would be of a greater service then this book. For those insisting that they purchase books such as these, by this one, but please only let it supplement your learning not determine it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Scientific approach
Review: This book is in my opinion, one of the best giving you a view of leadership from different styles and theories. It also helps you at the end of each capitel with a personal test to show you how much of a leader is in you. It misses some practical exercises to allow oneself to improve your own leadership skills instead of only mesuring it and telling you how far/near you are. But it is a great approach to the concept and a real good origin point for everybody interested on the matter. With a bit of imagination you can work your own on the required skills to become a leades


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