Perspectives in Leadership

Filled with novel research and actionable ideas, Perspectives in Leadership offers a unique collection of concepts and findings related to leadership practices in a variety of settings and situations. Within this book, a distinguished group of leadership experts offers a variety of theoretical, empirical, and practical contributions to the study of leadership. Whether the reader is a student, an academic researcher, a leadership consultant, or a practical leader, this book is designed to share information that can help enhance leadership performance. In a contemporary business environment, leadership at every level throughout an organizational construct is a requisite for company-wide resilience and survival. Each chapter within Perspectives in Leadership presents information related to an array of means that can influence operations of organizations and the people that comprise them. The authors' collective central theme posits that leadership is everyone's business albeit practices may vary depending upon circumstances applied. Written in a reader-friendly manner this book, grounded in leadership theory, conveys fundamental aspects of leadership within each chapter and illustrates applicability to real-life leadership situations.