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Leadership: Theory and Practice Tenth Edition
Author(s): Peter G. Northouse (Author)
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
- Publication Date: February 17, 2025
- Edition: Tenth
- Language: English
- Print length: 576 pages
- ISBN-10: 1071957392
- ISBN-13: 9781071957394
Book Description
The market-leading text in Leadership, trusted in thousands of courses worldwide.
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Adopted in thousands of courses in 89 countries and translated into 15 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and focus on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter of the Tenth Edition of Leadership, allowing readers to easily compare and contrast different theories.
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Editorial Reviews
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A broad overview of relevant leadership theories/styles/approaches and their application to practice through case study. — Stephanie J. Jones
The Northouse text is the most comprehensive text to prepare the leaders of the next generation. The book is a must-have reference text for faculty and the bible for students engaging in the study of leadership today. — Nicholas Brake
The best text available to create an awareness of leadership within students, how leadership has developed, and how various leadership approaches, theories, and models work; a foundational leadership text. — John Baker
If you only had one book on the topic of leadership, I would recommend this book. — Kevin P. Wallace
A wonderful introductory text to leadership theory, that is presented in a way that both undergraduate and graduate students could learn from, as well as professionals. — Nicole LP Stedman
A well-researched and well-written excellent overview of leadership theories of the 20th century. — Allison L. Dunn
Excellent and students are loving the new edition. — Tina Ralyea Published On: 2026-06-09
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drupal Published On: 2025-09-01About the Author
Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Leadership: Theory and Practice Tenth Edition is the best-selling academic textbook on leadership in the world and has been translated into 15 languages. In addition to authoring publications in professional journals, he is the author of Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its sixth edition) and co-author of Leadership Case Studies in Education (now in its fourth edition) and Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 40 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.
