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Handbook of Leadership Theory and Practice

Nitin Nohria, Rakesh Khurana

Summary

Key Insights from the Book:

  • Theory and Practice of Leadership: The book integrates both the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership, providing a balanced perspective.
  • Leadership as a Science: Nohria and Khurana propose that leadership can be studied scientifically, leading to more effective leadership methods.
  • Leadership Development: The book emphasizes the importance of leadership development as a critical aspect of organizational success.
  • Leadership Styles: The authors identify several different leadership styles, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
  • Contextual Leadership: The book underlines the importance of context in leadership, with different situations requiring different leadership approaches.
  • Leadership Ethics: Nohria...

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