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Exploring Distance in Leader-Follower Relationships

When Near is Far and Far is Near

Exploring Distance in Leader-Follower Relationships
  • Edited by Michelle C. Bligh, and Ronald E. Riggio.

Published July 2012

Leaders face new challenges as they cope with changes in culture, technology, and the workplace. In this edited volume, based on a conference at Claremont , scholars of leadership studies from three continents discuss the latest psychological research on interpersonal leader-follower relations. The…
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Snapshots of Great Leadership

Snapshots of Great Leadership
  • By Jon P. Howell.

Published July 2012

This is a great book describing leaders (both good and bad) who either have accomplished amazing feats or who brought destruction or death to scores of people. Although the goals of these individuals were often quite different, the leadership processes they used were frequently similar. …
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The Psychology of Negotiations in the 21st Century Workplace

New Challenges and New Solutions

The Psychology of Negotiations in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Edited by Barry M. Goldman, and Debra L. Shapiro.

Published April 2012

The "litigation explosion" in the 21st century workplace means increasing costs and risks of lawsuits. Negotiation appears the attractive alternative to litigation. This new volume, with contributions from experts in psychology, management and other disciplines, bridges the gap between management…
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Using a Positive Lens to Explore Social Change and Organizations

Building a Theoretical and Research Foundation

Using a Positive Lens to Explore Social Change and Organizations
  • Edited by Karen Golden-Biddle, and Jane E. Dutton.

Published March 2012

How can application of a positive lens to understanding social change and organizations enrich and elaborate theory and practice? This is the core question that inspired this book. It is a question that brought together a diverse and talented group of researchers interested in change and…
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Dilemmas of Leadership

Dilemmas of Leadership
  • By Tudor Rickards.

Published December 2011

Leadership, as a way of focusing and motivating a group or organization to achieve its aims, is a much discussed but often misunderstood concept. This comprehensive textbook introduces the subject for Masters level students. Building on the success of the first edition, this text utilises an easy…
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Strategic Leadership in the Public Services

Strategic Leadership in the Public Services
  • By Paul Joyce.

Published November 2011

In turbulent times, strategic leadership of public services becomes ever more important. Strategic leaders are steering their organizations into a new relationship with the public, often in conditions of intensified competition between public services providers and thus the quality of leadership…
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The Green Executive

Corporate Leadership in a Low Carbon Economy

The Green Executive
  • By Gareth Kane.

Published July 2011

Over the last five years, the corporate sustainability debate has shifted from one of compliance to one of strategic competitive advantage. Accordingly, responsibility for environmental and sustainability issues has risen from management functions to director level executives. The Green Executive…
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Multiteam Systems

An Organization Form for Dynamic and Complex Environments

Multiteam Systems
  • Edited by Stephen J. Zaccaro, Michelle A. Marks and Leslie DeChurch.

Published July 2011

This book examines an emerging organizational form called the multi-team system (MTS). This type of aggregation is being increasingly adopted by organizations and agencies that need to respond to complex strategic problems. There has been increasing interest in MTSs over the last decade to the…
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Early Development and Leadership

Building the Next Generation of Leaders

Early Development and Leadership
  • Edited by Susan E. Murphy, and Rebecca Reichard.

Published April 2011

Today we often look to our leaders in business, government, or the social sector, to make effective decisions in a complex world. Whether they are asked what steps to take to improve competitiveness in a global economy or to make tough ethical choices, well-trained leaders are critical to…
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Sustainable Leadership

Honeybee and Locust Approaches

Sustainable Leadership
  • By Gayle Avery, and Harald Bergsteiner.

Published March 2011

The business case for operating along sustainable principles is becoming very clear. Sustainable organizations outperform their peers on many criteria, including corporate social responsibility, employee satisfaction and – surprising for some – even financially. Sustainable Leadership:…
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