Leadership

Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development provides an engaging introduction to leadership theories and concepts. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua use examples and step-by-step behavioral models to help prepare students for a wide range of leadership situations and challenges. The updated Eighth Edition includes 6 new cases and updated cases throughout that profile a diverse group of business leaders, as well as new coverage of crisis leadership, servant leadership, social impact, and high-performing organizations.Sage Vantage Learning PlatformThis text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sagetextbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement andensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offerscustomizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Highlights include: Assignable multimedia activities with assessment including video, data, reading, and self-assessment activities tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video now. NEW! An AI Literacy module prepares students to engage confidently with today s AI tools through an interactive, outcomes-focused experience with minimal instructor lift and no course redesign required. Available exclusively in Sage Vantage and written by professors who teach and publish about AI, the AI Information Literacy, Academic Integrity, and Responsible AI Use integrates video, data-driven examples, applied activities, Knowledge Checks, and built-in assessments that help instructors track student understanding. Focused on strengthening critical thinking, the module teaches students how to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and bias while developing responsible prompting strategies that support academic success without compromising students intellectual growth. Instructors, see how Vantage works!Take a brief self-guided tour with our interactive demo