
Leadership
Perspectives from Practice
Laura Galloway(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 14. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-0362-0901-8 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive and succinct book provides an overview of leadership theory and practice, focusing on practical application and contemporary issues such as gender, culture, ethics and diversity.
Central to the book are the testimonies of eight leaders from around the world, who share perspectives on leadership gained from a diverse range of industries and companies. As you read, you're invited to reflect on your own personal experiences of leadership and how good leadership practices can benefit organisations and the people working within them.
New to this edition:
New leadership testimonies from leaders in Denmark and the Netherlands.
New content on emotional intelligence, imposter syndrome, authenticity and cultural intelligence.
Updated content on women's leadership, the relationship between ethics and profits and the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Governance in leadership.
This is an essential text for MBA students of leadership, as well as undergraduate and postgraduates looking for an accessible guide to real-world leadership.
The book is accompanied by a Teaching Guide and PowerPoint slides for lecturers.
Laura Galloway PhD is Professor of Business and Enterprise at Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University and joint Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Central to the book are the testimonies of eight leaders from around the world, who share perspectives on leadership gained from a diverse range of industries and companies. As you read, you're invited to reflect on your own personal experiences of leadership and how good leadership practices can benefit organisations and the people working within them.
New to this edition:
New leadership testimonies from leaders in Denmark and the Netherlands.
New content on emotional intelligence, imposter syndrome, authenticity and cultural intelligence.
Updated content on women's leadership, the relationship between ethics and profits and the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Governance in leadership.
This is an essential text for MBA students of leadership, as well as undergraduate and postgraduates looking for an accessible guide to real-world leadership.
The book is accompanied by a Teaching Guide and PowerPoint slides for lecturers.
Laura Galloway PhD is Professor of Business and Enterprise at Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University and joint Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0362-0901-8 (9781036209018)
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Person
Laura Galloway is Professor of Business and Enterprise and Dean (Arts, Humanities and Social Science) at Heriot-Watt University.
Content
Chapter 1 Understanding leadership: Pioneering, influencing and motivating
Chapter 2 Traditional approaches to leadership
Chapter 3 Modern approaches to leadership
Chapter 4 New trends in undestanding leadership
Chapter 5 Leadership contexts: from theory to practice
Chapter 6 Leading and diversity
Chapter 7 Leading and culture
Chapter 8 Leading and ethics
Chapter 9 Developing leadership and developing leaders
Chapter 2 Traditional approaches to leadership
Chapter 3 Modern approaches to leadership
Chapter 4 New trends in undestanding leadership
Chapter 5 Leadership contexts: from theory to practice
Chapter 6 Leading and diversity
Chapter 7 Leading and culture
Chapter 8 Leading and ethics
Chapter 9 Developing leadership and developing leaders