Subtitle from cover. Includes index.

Introduction -- Diversity, interdependence, and power dynamics in organizations : beyond naïveté and cynicism -- The leadership challenge : making social complexity work for us, not against us -- Relations outside the chain of command : overcoming resistance and gaining cooperation without formal authority -- Relations with subordinates : coping with dependence on a complex human system -- Relations with superiors : the challenge of "managing" a boss -- Early career: developing an adequate power base -- Mid-career: using power without abusing it -- Late career: letting go gracefully -- Improving personal effectiveness at work : some recommendations -- Leadership skills as social capital : an agenda for the future.