Packed with self-assessments, applications, and exercises, Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development 7e offers a highly practical introduction to leadership theories and concepts. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua provide integrated coverage of global, ethical, and social issues help prepare students for a wide range of leadership situations and challenges. New to this Edition: * 23 new case studies profiling a diverse group of relevant leaders, including Satya Nadella, Kim Ng, Jose Andres, Alicia Garza, Joey Walt, Rosalind Brewer, LeBron James, Jess Kutch, and Beto Perez * New expanded coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion explains why DEI is a moral, ethical, legal, and organizational imperative * Reorganized Part IV: Organizational Leadership now combines change leadership with crisis leadership and strategic leadership with high-performance leadership * New examples, references, statistics, and new coverage of emerging leadership trends and issues Key Features: * Chapter-opening and chapter-closing case studies illustrate how real leaders use theories and concepts to achieve their goals * You Make the Call feature provides scenarios that challenge students to make ethical, socially conscious decisions * Self-Assessments help students understand their own unique leadership strengths * Applying the Concept feature helps students check their understanding of key theories and approaches * Developing Your Leadership Competences exercises tied to AACSB competencies provide students with opportunities to hone their leadership skills and confidence