Leadership and Leadership Development
A Comprehensive Overview
Published on 11. March 2026
262 pages
978-1-040-52865-5 (ISBN)
Description
Leadership and Leadership Development: A Comprehensive Review provides a timely and invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students seeking to understand leadership in all its complexity. The book's primary value lies in its ability to synthesise diverse perspectives, offering readers a comprehensive lens through which to examine both the theory and practice of leadership. By combining critical reflections with contemporary approaches, the volume equips readers to navigate the evolving challenges of leadership in organisations, communities, and societies.
The twelve chapters showcase the richness of leadership research, spanning themes such as authentic and responsible leadership, distributed leadership, the moral compass of servant leadership, and the dark side of leadership. The book also addresses pressing contemporary issues including cultural intelligence, gendered and global leadership dynamics, and the role of entrepreneurial leadership in driving innovation. This breadth ensures that readers not only gain theoretical insights but also practical tools and strategies for leadership development.
Crucially, the book highlights innovative methodological approaches, encouraging a deeper and more nuanced understanding of leadership processes across contexts. By mapping the state of the field and offering future directions, it positions itself as an essential reference point for advancing leadership knowledge and practice in the 21st century.
The twelve chapters showcase the richness of leadership research, spanning themes such as authentic and responsible leadership, distributed leadership, the moral compass of servant leadership, and the dark side of leadership. The book also addresses pressing contemporary issues including cultural intelligence, gendered and global leadership dynamics, and the role of entrepreneurial leadership in driving innovation. This breadth ensures that readers not only gain theoretical insights but also practical tools and strategies for leadership development.
Crucially, the book highlights innovative methodological approaches, encouraging a deeper and more nuanced understanding of leadership processes across contexts. By mapping the state of the field and offering future directions, it positions itself as an essential reference point for advancing leadership knowledge and practice in the 21st century.
Reviews / Votes
"This volume stands out for weaving essential, diverse perspectives with much-needed richness and depth. It equips leaders to navigate complex and uncertain environments while offering practical lessons that span private sectors, social enterprises, entrepreneurship and political leadership. As a fellow leader, I find its insights to be an invaluable resource for aspiring and seasoned leaders." Dr Yekemi Otaru FCMI CMgr, Chancellor, University of the West of Scotland, UK"This remarkable book addresses both enduring questions and emerging challenges of leadership and leadership development. It consolidates existing scholarship and introduces novel, boundary-crossing perspectives. Each chapter skilfully integrates theory, research and real-world application, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, students and practitioners alike as they navigate the complexities of this contested field." Professor Stefanie Reissner, Professor of Organization Studies and Director of Research, Durham University, UK
"Leadership and Leadership Development: A Comprehensive Review, edited by Professor Christian Harrison, is a landmark text that bridges theory, research, and practice. It challenges conventional thinking while offering fresh insights into the future of leadership in a complex global context. A must-read for scholars, practitioners, and students committed to shaping the next generation of leadership." Professor Gloria Abiodun Ayoola, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
14 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Illustrations, black and white
File size
6,39 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-52865-5 (9781040528655)
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Additional editions
Book
approx. 03/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€212.80
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Person
Christian Harrison is Professor of Leadership and Enterprise in the University of Greater Manchester. He is the Director of the Centre for Leadership and Empowerment in Greater Manchester. Christian is a well-known and recognised scholar in the field of Leadership and provides regular expert media commentary on Scottish Television News (STV), Scotland Tonight, the Herald, the Conversation, Sunday Post and the Guardian Nigeria. He is also the author of numerous published research papers on Leadership which is his major research interest and serves as the Director of Studies of several Doctoral students. He has successfully supervised several doctoral students to completion, and his current students are working on projects on Authentic leadership, Entrepreneurial leadership etc.
Content
Chapter 1. Charting the Landscape of Leadership and Leadership Development Chapter 2. A moderated mediation model linking authentic leadership and preoccupation with failure: Evidence from a diverse sample of US employees Chapter 3. The Essence of Leadership and Pathways to Leadership Development Chapter 4. Leadership Styles and their Impact on the Success of Social Enterprises Chapter 5. The Semiotics of Political Leadership: Examining the symbolic nature of Imran Khan's political leadership Chapter 6. The Power of Many: Harnessing Collective Intelligence Through Distributed Leadership Chapter 7. Evaluating the Role of Responsible Leadership in Enhancing Safety Culture in Micro and Small Construction Firms in the UK Chapter 8. How Interpersonally Competent are your Managers? Chapter 9. Moral Development: The Conceptualisation of Servant Leadership Moral Compass Chapter 10. Leadership and the Intersecting Influences of Gender and Culture: A Study of Ethnic Chinese Women Leaders in the UK Chapter 11. Dark Leadership: Understanding the Shadows of Authority Chapter 12. Driving Frugal Innovation: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Leadership
