• What is leadership and why does it matter?

• Why do people willingly follow some leaders and not others?

• How can we develop more inclusive and effective leadership?

Leadership is one of the most talked about yet least understood concepts in business, politics and social life. Providing a robust and engaging overview of the field, Exploring Leadership is the essential resource to support you in your academic, personal and professional development. Investigate the complex dynamics of power, identity and purpose in organizations and communities; enrich your learning by examining a range of contemporary examples from around the world; develop your capacity for critical reflection and analysis of leadership theory and practice.

Stimulating and thought-provoking, this is an invaluable text for both aspiring and experienced leaders. Summaries, case studies, learning activities and a companion website make it an ideal resource for students and organisers at all stages of the leadership journey.