This inspiring book posits that followers are the key to understanding the leadership phenomenon. It analyses leader--follower dynamics in social and organizational settings and in politics which will strongly appeal to students of social psychology, sociology, management and political sciences....

Present day knowledge about public sector reforms in Asia is quite scattered and seldom focuses on the challenges of leadership. This edited collection seeks to address this issue by presenting country cases that reflect the great diversity of the region. Home to roughly one-third of the world's...

Understanding culture from within : culture and context do matter -- Environmental pressures, challenges, and opportunities -- Roles of the Palestinian executive -- Leadership styles of Palestinian leaders -- On performance and motivation -- Ingredients for successful leadership -- Advice to...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Part I: Setting the Frame -- 1. Values in Leadership -- 2. To Lead or Mislead? -- 3. The Roots of Authority -- Part II: Leading with Authority -- 4. Mobilizing Adaptive Work -- 5. Applying Power -- 6. On a Razor's Edge -- 7. Falling off the Edge...