Cengage Learning Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success

Defying the tired cliché that leaders are born and not made, Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success, 3rd Edition explains and demonstrates the leadership skills and abilities that are most valued in agricultural industries, helping readers to identify and enhance their strongest traits. Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success, 3rd Edition emphasizes human relations, decision-making, promoting healthy lifestyles, maintaining a positive attitude, cooperative small and large group activities, and proper utilization of human resources. Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success, 3rd Edition analyzes attributes and capabilities of those in leadership positions, to assist students in the development of their communication skills and interpersonal relationship and other related skills. Readers will learn the fundamentals of public speaking, FFA Parliamentary Procedure, group dynamics, interpersonal skills and workplace readiness. English, speaking skills, higher order thinking, and basic communication skills will be reinforced. As we enter the 21st century and a global marketplace, these skills will become more important as an asset for career success. Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success, 3rd Edition will prepare individuals for agricultural careers, build awareness, and develop tomorrows leaders in the food, fiber, and natural resources fields.