Hubristic Leadership
Hubristic Leadership by Eugene Sadler-Smith, published by SAGE Publications on January 14, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the societal, economic, financial, and reputational costs associated with hubristic leadership. This 224-page edition delves into the characteristics and causes of this phenomenon, offering insights into how such leadership can be anticipated and mitigated through critical analysis and reflexivity.
Readers will find an inter-disciplinary approach that examines the potentially destructive consequences of hubristic leadership, drawing on examples from various sectors, including business and politics. The book discusses notable cases such as the Lehmann Brothers, BP’s Deepwater Horizon incident, and key political figures like Blair and Bush during the Iraq Invasion. Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in business, management, and organizational behavior, this work provides a thorough understanding of the dynamics of leadership and the importance of moderation in decision-making.
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Investigating the societal, economic, financial and reputational costs of hubristic leadership, with insights into the characteristics and causes of this phenomenon, and recommended safeguards to avoid hubris from happening in the first place.
As research into hubristic leadership becomes increasingly popular following recent political developments, the book adopts an inter-disciplinary approach to investigating this form of leadership. Outlining what causes hubristic leadership in the first place, the author looks at how it’s potentially destructive consequences can be anticipated and avoided through an informed stance of moderation, critical analysis and reflexivity.
Examples are drawn from business and politics including the Lehmann Brothers, BP and Deepwater Horizon, Blair and Bush in the Iraq Invasion, NASA, and Donald Trump.
Ideal reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in business and management, leadership, and organizational behaviour.
Check out the Hubris Hub for further information on hubristic leadership, including a regularly updated blog written by author Eugene Sadler-Smith.
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