The Fifth Edition of Peter G. Northouse’s widely acclaimed Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice offers a clear and concise exploration of leadership, providing readers with practical strategies to enhance their leadership skills. The book is organized around essential leadership responsibilities, including creating a vision, fostering a positive climate, engaging with outgroup members, and overcoming challenges. Through case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection/action worksheets, readers are encouraged to apply leadership concepts to their own experiences. Rooted in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated Fifth Edition introduces a new chapter on destructive leadership, 18 new case studies, and 5 new Leadership Snapshots.