The Routledge Companion to Leadership

The Routledge Companion to Leadership provides a comprehensive survey of the discipline, covering key themes, advances in theory, and leadership in various contexts. Contributions from 61 renowned authors offer diverse perspectives on leadership, including emotion and portrayal in architecture, media, and science fiction. The book is relevant for graduate study and situates leadership debates within contemporary leadership crises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The importance of leadership has reached unprecedented levels, both in terms of its significance and its divisive nature. The concept and discourse surrounding leaders continue to play a vital role in the performance of organizations and societies, but there exists a growing tension between the persistent emphasis on individual leaders and the increasing recognition of collective leadership.

The Routledge Companion to Leadership offers a comprehensive exploration of this complex and dynamic discipline. This comprehensive collection covers key themes in leadership, including advances in leadership theory, leadership in various contexts and geographies, leadership failure, leadership processes, and leadership development. The topics covered span from micro-studies to broader political analyses of leadership, encompassing unique perspectives such as the portrayal of leadership in architecture, media, and science fiction. Contributions from 61 internationally renowned authors from 16 countries provide a diverse range of perspectives, approaches, and insights on the concept of leadership. This volume combines a social sciences and psychological approach, delving beyond common themes to offer a rich tapestry of diverse perspectives on topics such as emotion and leadership, as well as the portrayal of leadership in different contexts.

By situating leadership debates and evidence within contemporary leadership crises, while ensuring that the explorations of the issues remain of enduring relevance, The Routledge Companion to Leadership serves as an invaluable resource for graduate study in leadership. Its wide and critical coverage of key topics, coupled with potent contextualization of themes in current events, makes it an essential guide for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to understand and advance the field of leadership.

Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 176 x 246 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032402390