通过对各教材的目录进行研读和对比，发现第三本的内容最为基础和全面，但年代略微久远（其第四版中加入了变革型领导等内容）；第四本年代最近，梳理的有条理，且有对理论和研究的评价和展望。
可以先重点阅读第三本，同时对照第四本进行梳理，把握最新的研究趋势。
1.Northouse P G. Leadership: Theory and practice[M]. Sage, 2012.
Trait approach (strengths, criticisms, application, but without value analysis)
Skill approach
Style approach
Situational approach
Contingency theory
Path-goal theory
Leader-member exchange theory
Transformational leadership
Servant leadership
Authentic leadership
Team leadership
Psychodynamic approach
2.Rumsey M G. The Oxford handbook of leadership[M]. Oxford University Press, 2012.
The making of a leader: attributes, training, and development (attributes, personality, WICS model, training and developing, commentary)
Leadership in context: general issues
Leadership in context: special settings
The dynamics of leadership Leadership effectiveness
3.Bass B M, Stogdill R M. Bass & Stogdill's handbook of leadership: Theory, research, and managerial applications[M]. Simon and Schuster, 1990.
Fourth edition, 2008
Introduction to concepts
Personal attributes of leaders
Power and legitimacy
The transactional exchange
Leadership and management
Situational moderators
Diverse group
Improving leadership and leadership research
4.The Oxford handbook of leadership and organizations[M]. Oxford University Press, USA, 2014.
History and background
Research issue
Leader-centric theories and approach
Follower-centric theories and approach
Dyadic and team-centric theories and approach
Emerging issues in organizational leadership
Emerging contextual issues in leadership
Special concerns in leadership
Future of leadership
