Part I. Presentation and Discussion Resources

Think of the articles in this section as a recommended reading list. They are intended to educate rather than to train. Read them yourself to gain knowledge and insight into the subject of leadership. Use them as handouts in workshops. Slip them quietly to individual supervisors or managers who come to you for advice or aid.

We chose these selections not only as the best discussions of leadership that the Pfeiffer Annuals have to offer but also with an eye toward covering several bases and serving a variety of needs. Three of them caution in different ways against too heavy a reliance on theory or on trait-based models of what makes an effective leader. The theme—you can't lead from a textbook—recalls ...

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