Theory and Practice of Leadership

About the Book: Theory and Practice of Leadership: 2ndEdition If you are looking for a more holistic and critical take on thefield of leadership, look no further! The second edition of thisengaging and highly-respected text offers an exploration ofleadership in a variety of contexts, both profit-orientated andnon-profit. New to this edition: Refined to capture and delineate the essential theories moreclearly, with broader coverage taking in the latest developments inareas such as change, politics, assessment and development ofleadership, and multiple intelligences. Further development of a new integrative model of coreleadership themes and practices. Abundant examples and illustrations, together with detailedexplanations of how they apply in practice. A companion website with an Instructors Manual, PowerPointslides, links to additional case studies and full-text journalarticles. Theory and Practice of Leadership will prove ahighly-stimulating read for undergraduate and postgraduate studentsof leadership and related subjects as well as managementconsultants and practising managers. Contents Preface Introduction: The Nature and Importance of Leadership Sectoral Similarities and Differences in Leadership Leadership Theory: A Critical Review, Synthesis andRedefinition Leadership and Vision Leadership and Purpose Leadership and Values Leadership and Strategy Leadership and Empowerment Leadership and Engagement Multiple Intelligences of Leadership The Assessment and Development of Leadership Leadership Brand: Sustaining Leadership Excellence Endnotes Index