Theory and Practice of LeadershipPraise for the first edition: ′At last a well-written, balanced and insightful British book on leadership. It is probable that every theory and assertion of consequence is commented upon. A real tour-de-force.′ - Emeritus Professor Gerry Randell, University of Bradford School of Management
′Theory and Practice of Leadership is an all encompassing, global review of examples and case studies that is both comprehensive and easily adaptable to almost any situation one would encounter in leading people.′ - Richard J. Conwell, Nova Southeastern University, Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship
If you are looking for a more holistic and critical take on the field of leadership, look no further! The second edition of this engaging and highly-respected text offers an exploration of leadership in a variety of contexts, both profit-orientated and non-profit. New to this edition:
Theory and Practice of Leadership will prove a highly-stimulating read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of leadership and related subjects as well as management consultants and practising managers. |
From inside the book
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... Purpose Overview What is Organizational Purpose? Vision and Purpose as Distinct Creating a Statement of Purpose The Importance and Benefits of a Shared Purpose Chapter 6 Leadership and Values Overview What are Values? Leadership and ...
... purpose into two separate ones as a result of recent literature on them, and they now each have a dedicated chapter. So there are now six core leadership themes and practices. I have also relabelled the theme and practice concerned with ...
... purpose or mission, supportive values, intelligent strategies, and empowering and engaging all those concerned. • Leadership effectiveness can be evaluated either in terms of behaviour – the extent to which a leader helps or induces ...
... purpose or mission, supportive values, intelligent strategies, and empowering and engaging all those concerned. • Leadership effectiveness can be evaluated either in terms of behaviour – the extent to which a leader helps or induces ...
... purpose; the minds ... by giving people a clear understanding of what they have to do, why, and how it might be done; the hearts ... by generating feelings of challenge, involvement, ownership, commitment and excitement.32 This ...
Contents
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4 Leadership and Vision | 108 |
5 Leadership and Purpose | 136 |
6 Leadership and Values | 161 |
7 Leadership and Strategy | 200 |
8 Leadership and Empowerment | 231 |
9 Leadership and Engagement | 255 |
10 Multiple Intelligences of Leadership | 287 |
11 The Assessment and Development of Leadership | 321 |
Sustaining Leadership Excellence | 377 |
Endnotes | 380 |
Index | 514 |