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Theory and Practice of Leadership

Second Edition


January 2012 | 552 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

If you are looking for a more holistic and critical take on the field of leadership, look no further! The Second Edition of this engaging and highly-respected text offers an exploration of leadership at all levels of organization – whether that leadership is traditional or virtual, and whether the organization is corporate and non-profit.

New to this edition:

  • Refined to capture and delineate the essential theories more clearly, with broader coverage taking in the latest developments in areas such as followership, diversity, national culture, globalisation, change, politics and ethics.
  • Abundant examples and illustrations, together with detailed explanations of how they apply in practice.
  • A companion website with an Instructor's Manual with PowerPoint slides and extra case studies for lecturers and free access to full-text journal articles for students.

Theory and Practice of Leadership will prove a highly-stimulating read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of leadership and related subjects.

Praise for the First Edition:

"At last a well-written, balanced and insightful British book on leadership. It is a real tour-de-force. It is probable that every theory and assertion of consequence is commented upon. This certainly is a major text that will be difficult to follow."
- Emeritus Professor Gerry Randell, University of Bradford School of Management

"Theory and Practice of Leadership is an all encompassing, global review of examples and case studies that is both comprehensive and easily adaptable to almost any situation one would encounter in leading people."
- Richard J. Conwell, Nova Southeastern University, Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship



 


 
Introduction
The Nature and Importance of Leadership

 
 
Sectoral Similarities and Differences in Leadership
 
Leadership Theory
A Critical Review, Synthesis and Re-Definition

 
 
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

 

Useful for Strategic planning and change Management. recommended to students.

Dr Diana Stirbu
Law, Governance and Int'l Relations, London Metropolitan Uni (North Campus)
September 20, 2013

excellent book which gives in plain language explanations and concepts of leadership within the public sector. My colleagues consistently borrow it.

Ms Mary Scott
Sch of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University
July 9, 2013

Well perceived. Used some chapters but not all.

Professor Karsten Bobek
Department of Marketing, Copenhagen Business School
May 14, 2013

Contains some really relevant topics associated with leadership that any person considering leading or managing people should know such as emotional intelligence and leadership styles. Is helpful in uderstanding they way people work and how to be an effective leader.

Ms Jennifer Kaye
Dept of Business and Management, Colchester Institute
March 13, 2013

Provides comprehensive knowledge of core leadership themes including contemporary theories and uses relevant examples and case studies to consolidate learning and understanding. This is a useful text for Foundation Degree students where application to practice is essential

Mrs Jeanette MacNaught
Centre for Employability & Professional Skills, Hull University
March 12, 2013

A helpful and modern overview to Leadership

Professor Burkhard Von velsen
Institute of Management, Magdeburg University of Applied Sci's
February 20, 2013

Theory and practice of Leadership provides an indepth overview of core leadership themes and practices.
This review is supported and expanded with detailed explanations.
The work is supported and clarified by examples and illustrations to support the implementation of these practices.

Mrs Julie Peirce-Jones
Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire
January 29, 2013

Gill is excellent author in Leadership and Managaement only recommended as my courses are for Early Years Managers.

Mrs Jane Joyce
Faculty of Education, Winchester University
December 6, 2012

Comprehensive overview of leadership, and the distinction between leadership and management.

Mrs Sam Lloyd-Parry
School of Health & Social Care, Coleg Sir Gar
December 5, 2012

An interesting book which considers relevant information succinctly and clearly

Dr Elaine Haycock-Stuart
Nursing Studies, Edinburgh University
December 4, 2012

Sample Materials & Chapters

Introduction