Kindness in Leadership [Paperback]

In a global climate of increasing complexity and uncertainty, there have been calls for a more responsible form of leadership in business and society. The relationship between kindness and leadership is therefore a topic of fundamental importance for our well-being as individuals, for the success of our organisations, and for the future of our global community.

Kindness in Leadershipis one of the first books to explore both the concept and practice of kindness in leadership and consider them in different societal and organisational settings. Its uniqueness lies in combining an innovative mix of personal views from leaders with explorations of organisational philosophies and practices. It opens with a definition of kindness and its contours and underpinnings. It then explores the importance of kindness within different organisations, parts of the world, economic strata, age groups and genders, drawing on research on organisational compassion and neuroscience. In order to support learning, each chapter is supported by a series of questions for consideration and discussion.

This will be a stimulating and thought-provoking read for a wide audience of practicing managers and leaders in organisations of all shapes and sizes, for academics involved in educating for leadership, and for students aspiring to develop their own kind and compassionate leadership style.

List of contributors

Foreword:by Colin Mayer

Introduction and Acknowledgements: by Gay Haskins

Chapter One: Kindness and its many Manifestations by Gay Haskins and Mike Thomas

Chapter Two: Kindness in Leadership at Work by Gay Haskins and Mike Thomas

Chapter Three: Kindness in Leadership in the Private and Public Sectors by Clare Murray and Alison Gill

Chapter Four: Kindness in Leadership: a Global Perspective by lãd