Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership

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Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership

9781035307067 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Benjamin Laker, Professor of Leadership, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Lebene Richmond Soga, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management Practice, Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University and Yemisi Bolade-Ogunfodun, Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour, UCL Global Business School for Health, University College London, UK
Publication Date: January 2025 ISBN: 978 1 03530 706 7 Extent: c 390 pp
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership is a comprehensive resource that explores the multifaceted nature of leadership across various contexts and cultures. Providing insights into both classic and contemporary leadership theories and practices, each entry delves into key concepts, models, and ethical considerations that shape effective leadership. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the dynamic and evolving field of leadership, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate and excel in diverse organizational settings.

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The Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership is a comprehensive resource that explores the multifaceted nature of leadership across various contexts and cultures. Providing insights into both classic and contemporary leadership theories and practices, each entry delves into key concepts, models, and ethical considerations that shape effective leadership. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the dynamic and evolving field of leadership, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate and excel in diverse organizational settings.

Key Features:
• 138 entries from Adaptive Leadership to Zero-Tolerance Leadership, covering a wide range of leadership theories, models, and practices, providing an in-depth understanding of the field.
• Contributions from 50 leading scholars and practitioners offer diverse and international viewpoints on leadership.
• Interdisciplinary insights from psychology, management, sociology and ethics present a holistic view of leadership.
• Each entry delves into practical implications and real world applications, making it valuable for both academic research and professional development.
• Emphasises the importance of ethics and cultural awareness in leadership, addressing key considerations for leading in a globalised world

This Encyclopedia is invaluable to scholars, researchers and students of leadership as well as business and management, providing an essential reference for coursework, case studies, and leadership development programs. Management professionals will also benefit from the practical advice given to enhance their own leadership skills.
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‘Throughout history the call has been for leaders to take the helm, but what we truly need is a broader understanding of leadership. The Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership provides us with 138 concise entries on leadership from classical to contemporary perspectives in management, psychology, sociology, and ethics by 50 engaged scholars. Such an impressive collection of the “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of leadership inspires further reading. The Encyclopedia is a highly recommended resource for scholars, students, and practitioners.’
– Lena Zander, Uppsala University, Sweden
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Preface xii
1 Adaptive Leadership 1
Linghe Lei
2 Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle in Leadership 4
andandra Chukwudumebi Obiora
3 Artificial Intelligence and Leadership 6
andnderson Da Silveira Lima
4 Authentic Leadership 9
Aaron Ahali
5 Autocratic Leadership 12
William Y. Degbey, Aaron Ahali and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
6 Bureaucratic Leadership 15
Aaron Ahali
7 Capability 18
Taina Eriksson and Helka Kalliomäki
8 Care-oriented Leadership and Ethics of Care 20
Ganna Vlyalko
9 Charismatic Leadership 22
Vijay Pereira , and Dorra Yahiaoui
10 Coaching 25
Julia Carden
11 Coaching Leadership 27
Vijay Pereira , and Dorra Yahiaoui
12 Collaboration 29
Helka Kalliomäki, TL Hill and Taina Eriksson
13 Collaborative Leadership 31
Vijay Pereira
14 Complexity Leadership 33
Dorra Yahiaoui , and Vijay Pereira
15 Confidence 36
Gareth Stapleton
16 Contingency Leadership Theory 38
Dorra Yahiaoui , and Vijay Pereira
17 Creativity for Leadership 41
Anna De Amicis
18 Creative Leadership 43
Vijay Pereira and Dorra Yahiaoui
19 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 46
Sana Ahmed
20 Cross-Cultural Leadership 48
Yemisi Bolade-Ogunfodun and Lebene Soga
21 Dark Triad in Leadership: Narcissism 51
Sammy Toyoki
22 Dark Triad in Leadership: Machiavellianism 54
Sammy Toyoki
23 Dark Triad in Leadership: Psychopathy 57
Sammy Toyoki
24 Decision Making in Leadership 60
Vijay Pereira and Dorra Yahiaoui
25 Democratic Leadership 63
Aaron Ahali and William Y. Degbey
26 Disruption 66
Titiana Ertiö, Taina Eriksson and Helka Kalliomäki
27 Distributed Leadership 68
Aaron Ahali and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
28 Diversity and Leadership 70
Vijay Pereira
29 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 73
Linghe Lei
30 Empathetic Leadership 76
Linghe Lei
31 Empowerment in Leadership 79
Linghe Lei
32 Enlightened Leadership 82
Rita Goyal, Nada Kakabadse and Andrew Kakabadse
33 Entrepreneurial Leadership 84
Aaron Ahali, Baniyelme D. Zoogah and William Y. Degbey
34 Ethical Leadership 87
Linghe Lei, William Y. Degbey and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
35 Ethics in Leadership 90
Kai Huang and Kleio Akrivou
36 Female Authentic Leadership 92
Aisha Alsagofi, Andrew Kakabadse and Nada Kakabadse
37 Flexibility 94
Gareth Stapleton
38 Followership 96
Linghe Lei, Baniyelme D. Zoogah and William Y. Degbey
39 Gender Dynamics in Leadership 99
Linghe Lei, William Y. Degbey and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
40 Group Dynamics in Leadership 102
William Y. Degbey, Aaron Ahali and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
41 Healthcare Leadership 105
Jennifer Egbunike
42 Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model 107
Sammy Toyoki
43 Holacracy 109
Aaron Ahali
44 House’s Path-Goal Theory 112
Linghe Lei
45 Human Relations Movement in Leadership 115
Vijay Pereira
46 Impact Measurement: A Tool for Leadership 118
TL Hill, Najja Orr and Helka Kalliomäki
47 Inclusive Leadership 120
Linghe Lei, William Y. Degbey and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
48 Influence Tactics in Leadership 122
Sammy Toyoki and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
49 Inspirational Leadership 125
William Y. Degbey, Baniyelme D. Zoogah and Linghe Lei
50 Integrity in Leadership 127
William Y. Degbey, Aaron Ahali and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
51 Intellectual Property Leadership 129
Mathew Appleyard
52 International Business Leadership 131
Mary Leung
53 Islamic Leadership 134
Dorota Bourne and Mohammed Alanazi
54 Laissez-Faire Leadership 136
Linghe Lei
55 Leader Development Programs 139
David Cobb
56 Leader versus Leadership Development 142
Dorota Bourne and Alessia Ranieri
57 Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory 144
Linghe Lei and William Y. Degbey
58 Leadership Agility 147
William Y. Degbey and Aaron Ahali
59 Leadership and Communication 150
Jack Tillotson and Sammy Toyoki
60 Leadership and Conflict Resolution 153
David Cobb and William Y. Degbey
61 Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility 156
Aaron Ahali and Baniyelme D. Zoogah
62 Leadership and Emotional Resilience 159
Aaron Ahali and William Y. Degbey
63 Leadership and Ethical Decision Making 161
Jack Tillotson and Sammy Toyoki
64 Leadership and Innovation 164
Sammy Toyoki and Jack Tillotson
65 Leadership and Markets 167
andoade Fawzi Shubita
66 Leadership and Organisational Learning 169
Jack Tillotson and Kushagra Bhatnagar
67 Leadership and Technology 172
Marcello Mariani and Sammy Toyoki
68 Leadership and Waste 175
Lenka Brunclikova, Alison F. Stowell and Hervé
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