Includes bibliographical references and index.

The basics of leadership -- Leadership styles and practices -- The interface between management and leadership -- A systems and complexity perspective -- The leadership wheel and organizational change -- The five levels of leadership -- Introduction to the core functions of public health -- Leadership and assessment -- Leadership and policy development -- Leadership and assurance -- Leadership and communication -- Leadership and people development -- Leadership and the planning process -- Leadership, decision making, conflict, and negotiation -- Cultural competency -- Mentoring, coaching, and training in public health -- Measuring the leader -- Leadership evaluation and research -- Leadership for the 21st century -- Traditional and crisis public health leaders.