Exploring Leadership Individual, Organizational, and Societal Perspectives [Hardcover]

Are leaders born or made? Does each society get the leaders it deserves? How--and why--is leadership rhetoric different from leadership in reality?

Leadership is one of the most talked about yet least understood concepts in current business and society. This book explores how theoretical models and views of leadership have evolved over time, how leadership should be discussed from individual, organizational, and societal perspectives, and the perennial dilemmas and emerging perspectives of leadership. Positioning its discussion within a multidisciplinary framework that touches on management, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, history, literature, and politics, this book examines and critiques the common assumptions that inform the ways in which leaders and leadership is recognized, rewarded, and developed. It provides a valuable and thought-provoking overview for students and academics interested in leadership and management, practicing leaders, leadership development consultants, and policy makers.

1. Introduction: Exploring Leadership
2. Theoretical Perspectives on Leadership
3. Individual Perspectives on Leadership
4. Organizational Perspectives on Leadership
5. Societal Perspectives on Leadership
6. Emerging Perspectives and Enduring Dilemmas in Leadership
7. Conclusion: Where Next for Leadership Studies?

Richard Bolden's current research interests include distributed/shared leadership, leadership in higher education, cross-cultural leadership, and the relationship between leadership development and performance management. Teaching responsibilities include the Exeter MBA, CPD award, BA in Management and Leadership, and MA in Leadership Studies. Prior to joining CLS he was a research psychologist at the Institute for Work Psychology, University of Sheffield. He has an extensive publication history, including numerous journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, and research reports.

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