This book examines both academic and practical theories relating to
leader development. It broadens the scope of this topic by including
data-driven theory and proposals from diverse areas that are either not
currently represented or are poorly addressed in existing literature.
This 15th volume in the Annals of Theoretical Psychology series aims
to propose, identify, and characterize new theoretical, educational, and
practical gaps in leader development. The initial chapters explore
concepts related to individual or internal aspects of leaders.
Subsequent chapters deconstruct leader development by considering
behaviors or skills and various environmental factors that affect
development. The book also examines shortcomings of our current
understanding of this topic that cuts across multiple disciplines.
Topics featured in this book include:
- Cognition, readiness to lead, courage through dialogue, and
relationship considerations
- Behavioral elements and approaches for developing followership,
conflict management, creativity, virtue, and epistemic cognition in
growing leaders for complex environments.
- Seven Steps to establish a Leader and Leadership Education and
Development Program.
- The Dark Triad of personality, psychobiosocial perspectives, and
mental ability in leaders
Leader Development Deconstructed will be of interest to research
scholars, academics, educators, and practitioners as well as executive
coaches, college or university administrators, military leaders,
philanthropic and non-profit organization leaders, and management
consultants.
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"Despite the extensive body of knowledge associated with leader and
leadership development, significant gaps still exist in our
understanding of these processes. This book is a noteworthy effort to
help fill in the blanks through empirical research and contextual
application. It is worthy of perusal by anyone interested in becoming a
more effective leader or leader developer."Bernard Banks, Ph.D.,
Associate Dean of Leadership Development, Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
"One of the most powerful ways leaders can have an impact on others and
their mission is to manage for innovation... This book is a great step
in moving towards exploring how you do that, and I'm thrilled to be a
part of that conversation!"Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO,
Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute
