Snapshots of Great Leadership describes leaders who have either accomplished amazing feats or brought destruction. Although the goals of these individuals were often quite different, the leadership processes they used were frequently similar. The opening chapter explains the latest theories of leadership. Each leader snapshot adds an important "reality check" to the theories and models described in most introductory leadership textbooks, making this a key text for students taking leadership courses. This new edition features additional women and international leaders, a new "You Decide" section, and a Conclusion that clarifies the differences between good and bad leaders.
Part I Theoretical Basis of Leadership
1. Theories of Leadership
Part II Snapshots of Great Leadership
2. Harriet Tubman—Antislavery Patriot, Soldier and Activist
3. Jeff Bezos— Internet Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Amazon
4. Bill Wilson—Cofounder and Leader of Alcoholics Anonymous
5. Mark Zuckerberg—Facebook Creator and CEO
6. Elizabeth Peratrovich—Alaska Native Civil Rights Leader
7. César Chavéz—American Labor Leader
8. Winston Churchill—British Prime Minister, Wartime Leader and Statesman
9. Blake Mycoskie—Social Entrepreneur
10. Amancio Ortega—Fast Fashion Entrepreneur
11. Angela Merkel—Chancellor of Germany
12. Martin Luther King, Jr.—American Civil Rights Leader
13. Howard Schultz—Starbucks Entrepreneur and CEO
14. Sitting Bull—Sioux War Chief
15. Anita Roddick—Founder and CEO of the Body Shop
16. Mohandas Gandhi—Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
17. Mother Theresa—Servant to the Poor
18. Pat Summitt—Women’s Basketball Coach
19. Steve Jobs—CEO and Cofounder of Apple, Inc.
20. Konosuke Matsushita—Japanese Industrial Leader
21. Indra Nooyi—CEO of PepsiCo
22. Mary Kay Ash—Founder and CEO of Mary Kay Cosmetics
23. Ernest Shackleton—Antarctic Explorer
24. Abraham Lincoln—16th President of the United States
25. Leymah Gbowee— Liberian Leader of Women in Peacebuilding Network
26. Nelson Mandela—Human Rights Leader and President of South Africa
27. Geronimo—Apache Native American War Leader
28. Vince Lombardi—Professional Football Coach
29. Napoleon Bonaparte—French Military and Political Leader
30. Nicolas Hayek—Swiss Watch Executive
31. Horatio Nelson—Vice Admiral of the British Royal Navy
Part III Snapshots of Bad Leadership
32. Bernie Ebbers—Corporate Executive
33. Sepp Blatter—Past President of FIFA
34. Adolph Hitler—Chancellor of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945
35. Idi Amin—President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979
36. Al Dunlap—Corporate Executive
37. David Koresh—Religious Cult Leader
Part IV Snapshots of Great or Bad Leadership—You Decide
38. Aung San Suu Kyi— Leader of Myanmar Democracy Movement
39. Travis Kalanick—Cofounder and Former CEO of Uber
40. Conclusion
Biography
Jon P. Howell is Professor Emeritus of Business, New Mexico State University, USA.
Isaac Wanasika is Associate Professor of Business, University of Northern Colorado, USA.
"In Snapshots of Great Leadership 2e, Jon Howell and Isaac Wanasika provide very clear syntheses of leadership theories and the matrix they provide of how good and bad leadership relates to specific theories is invaluable. This text could effectively be used as a primary or secondary text in teaching leadership. In short, it is an excellent resource that is both substantive and user-friendly." - Peter G. Northouse, Western Michigan University, USA
