Rethinking Leadership A Critique of Contemporary Theories

This book provides adetailedreview of the key leadership theories and skills required during times of crises and radical uncertainty, how these can be developed, and how they can be appliedin practice. Written over the course of the 2020 pandemic, the book highlights theimmense lack of leadership competencies required for effective leadership in times of radical uncertainty and provides in-depth insights into the capacities and skills that should be part of all leadership development. The latest leadership theories, as well as existing key styles, including mindful leadership, the neuroscience of leadership, andtranspersonal and adaptive leadership, are discussed and critiqued along with their potential contribution to developing effective leaders. Each chapter concludes with a convenient executive summary and questionsthat can be used for teaching purposes and class discussion. This is a comprehensive book about the interdisciplinary and multifaceted requirements of leadership and how to attain those capacities to develop effective leaders. It will be valuable for advanced undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses as a foundational resource on leadership theory and its application in practice.

Introduction 1. The World in Which we Need Leadership 2. Introduction to Leadership Theory 3.Organizational Behavior Influences and Studies 4. Defining the Work of Leadership 5. The Psychology of Leadership 6. Leadership and Decision-Making 7. Leadership in Times of Crisis 8. Leadership and Management 9. Systemic Leadership 10. Adaptive Leadership 11. Transpersonal Leadership 12. Neuroscience, Leadership, and Mindfulness 13. Mindful Leadership 14. Transformational Leadership 15. The Shadow Side of Leadership 16. Ethical Leadership 17. Gender, Diversity,and Leadership 18. Leading a Multigenerational Workforce 19. Conclusion – What Leaders Need Now

Annabel Beerel is an international corporate consultant who specializes in leadership and ethics. She has written many books on a variety of subjects,three of which are on leadership.