Based on case studies and interviews with leaders from public and private organizations and from various industries,Leadership Psychologyexplores the relationships between leaders and followers from a psychological perspective.
Focusing on the psychological factors that create engaging and inspiring places to work, this book provides practical guidance for operational and strategic leaders on how to lead effectively in an ever-competitive global marketplace.
Leadership consultant, Alan Cutler, considers the challenges of the future, such as global leadership and extreme leadership, and he covers key leadership topics, including emotional intelligence, positive psychology, leader development, executive coaching, authenticity, and ethical leadership.
Alan Cutlerhas had a varied career, including 16 years commissioned service in the Royal Air Force and Head of Hospitality Services at Aston University. For the past 14 years he has run his own training and consulting company, Hospitality Leadership. He is also a Senior Associate of Adair International and a Fellow of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Hospitality.
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
01 Leadership theory – past and present
Great man theory
Trait theory
Behavioural theory
Situational leadership
Functional leadership
Relationship theory
Shared social identity
Chapter summary
02 Future challenges – the 21st-century leader
Innovation
Talent management
Social media
Globalization
Chapter summary
03 Motivation – the enduring principles
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
McGregor’s X–Y theory
Herzberg’s hygiene and motivation factors
Positive psychology
Chapter summary
04 The emotionally intelligent leader – identifying and controlling emotions
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