Examining contemporary issues of gender, culture and ethics, this concise and highly practical textbook covers the essential, need-to-know theories required by current and future leaders.
Central to the book are the testimonies of six leaders from a diverse range of industries and company sizes, which provide real-life perspectives on leadership in organisations around the world. As a reader, you are invited to reflect on your own personal experiences of leadership and consider how good leadership practices can benefit organisations and the people working within them.
Leadership: Perspectives from Practice is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Leadership, as well as anyone looking to better their understanding of the realities of leadership and how practical leadership skills are developed.
Laura Galloway PhD is Professor of Business and Enterprise at Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, Director of the EBS Incubator and joint Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Central to the book are the testimonies of six leaders from a diverse range of industries and company sizes, which provide real-life perspectives on leadership in organisations around the world. As a reader, you are invited to reflect on your own personal experiences of leadership and consider how good leadership practices can benefit organisations and the people working within them.
Leadership: Perspectives from Practice is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Leadership, as well as anyone looking to better their understanding of the realities of leadership and how practical leadership skills are developed.
Laura Galloway PhD is Professor of Business and Enterprise at Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, Director of the EBS Incubator and joint Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
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"I appreciate the insight gained from hearing the perspectives of everyday leaders, emphasizing the human aspect of leadership."
"I appreciated the consistent reflection points throughout. They really aided in my understanding and linking of the theories to real life."
"I am particularly impressed with the book as it is presented in a very chronological manner, easy to read and easy to understand. It made my learning a lot easier."
"The book is structured in a extremely seamless information presentation way. There is a clear simple language for each theory, all theorists and scholars who have any idea about the same theory concluded by the "At its simplest". Then in an another titled paragraph for all the critique. Great Job."
"An excellent journey through the evolution of leadership with real-life examples reflecting what leaders and leadership means in modern world. The Ethical elements and cultural aspects were a refreshing addition."
Students of the MBA Leadership course 20240522
"I appreciated the consistent reflection points throughout. They really aided in my understanding and linking of the theories to real life."
"I am particularly impressed with the book as it is presented in a very chronological manner, easy to read and easy to understand. It made my learning a lot easier."
"The book is structured in a extremely seamless information presentation way. There is a clear simple language for each theory, all theorists and scholars who have any idea about the same theory concluded by the "At its simplest". Then in an another titled paragraph for all the critique. Great Job."
"An excellent journey through the evolution of leadership with real-life examples reflecting what leaders and leadership means in modern world. The Ethical elements and cultural aspects were a refreshing addition."
Students of the MBA Leadership course 20240522