Introduction to leadership -- What does it mean to be a leader? -- Research perspectives on leadership -- Traits, behaviors, and relationships -- Contingency approaches to leadership -- The personal side of leadership -- The leader as an individual -- Leadership mind and heart -- Courage and moral leadership -- Followership -- The leader as a relationship builder -- Motivation and empowerment -- Leadership communication -- Leading teams -- Developing leadership diversity -- Leadership power and influence -- The leader as social architect -- Creating vision and strategic direction -- Shaping culture and values -- Leading change.