A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Studying Leadership

by Brad Jackson

• ISBN13: 9781412928465
• ISBN10: 141292846X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-28
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

Written for students who want to question what they are learning in their leadership course but are short on time, this entertaining and accessible book will be the perfect accompaniment to any course on leadership. With controversial ideas and funny stories, it covers topics that readers will recognize from their course and some new but equally important areas to challenge their thinking. Part of a highly popular new series this book will make you better able to question and understand this burgeoning field.

Author Biography

Brad Jackson is the Fletcher Building Education Trust Professor of Leadership at the University of Auckland Business School Ken Parry is a Professor of Management at Griffith Business School, Griffith University, specialising in Leadership Studies

Table of Contents

Should You Buy This Book?

Introduction

Why Studying Leadership Matters

Leader-Centered Perspectives on Leadership

Follower-Centered Perspectives on Leadership

Cultural Perspectives on Leadership

Critical Perspectives on Leadership

Leadership with a Higher Purpose

Conclusion

Take Your Lead

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