Leadership psychology how the best leaders inspire their people
A better understanding of the psychological relationships at play within current working environments will enable leaders to achieve greater success for themselves and their organizations. Leadership Psychology outlines how inspirational leaders across a range of award-winning companies of all sizes...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; New Delhi, India :
Kogan Page
2014.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009799169806719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Contents; 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 emotionsMeasuring emotional intelligence; Organizational climate; Team norms; Goleman's four dimensions; The gender factor; Emotional intelligence and business success; Chapter summary; 05 Leader development - identifying and promoting the inner self; Psychometric tests; 360-degree assessments; The Personality Audit; Executive coaching; Chapter summary; 06 The psychological contract - unwritten expectations of leaders and followers; Employee expectations; Organizational culture
- Contract violation - from the employee's perspectiveContract violation - from the employer's perspective; The generational factor; Chapter summary; 07 Strategic leadership - navigating a course into an uncertain future; Strategic thinking - defining the future; Strategic planning - making the future happen; The psychology of decision-making; Five essential skills for strategic leaders; Chapter summary; 08 Extreme leadership - leading when life is threatened; Survival leadership; Political leadership; Emergency response leadership; Combat leadership; Leadership theories
- Chapter summary and leadership lessons09 Future leadership - the way forward; Engaging leadership; The integrated psychological approach; Servant leadership; Authentic leadership; Ethical leadership; Chapter summary; A final thought...; References; Index
