Leadership A Critical Text
“Leadership A Critical Text” by Simon Western, published by SAGE Publications on April 22, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of leadership concepts, spanning 456 pages. This third edition challenges the traditional view of the individual or hero leader, presenting leadership as a distributed process through a unique framework developed by the author.
Readers will find a range of contemporary topics addressed, including a new chapter on leadership symptoms that offers innovative research perspectives. The edition also features an expanded discussion on leadership and diversity, co-authored with Pooja Sachdev, and updated insights into eco-leadership, distinguishing between ethical and commercial leaders. Additionally, the book analyzes current leadership trends, such as those in the gig economy and the rise of authoritarian leadership in populist movements, supported by updated case studies referencing modern politicians and organizations.
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In this original text, Simon Western deconstructs and reconstructs leadership to challenge the popular notion of the individual or hero leader, instead using his own framework to present leadership as a distributed process.
New to the third edition:
- A new chapter on leadership symptoms that offers a novel approach to researching and conceptualizing leadership.
- An expanded chapter on “Leadership and Diversity” with Pooja Sachdev.
- Updated material on “The Eco-Leadership Discourse”, with the chapter now differentiating between ethical eco-leadership and commercial eco-leaders (e.g Facebook, Google, Amazon).
- Analysis of contemporary leadership trends, including leadership in the gig economy, algorithmic management, and the rise in messiah and authoritarian leadership in populist parties.
- Updated case studies with references to current politicians and organizations.
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