Leadership literature in the past decade has drawn a sharp distinction between three types of leadership: transactional …, charismatic and transformational. The leadership literature has dealt extensively with the sources and aspects of these leadership … patterns, particularly in the context of “the leader and his people”, emphasizing transactional leadership as expressed in the …

Examines the issue of leadership succession in a non‐profit organization founded 24 years ago by a charismatic leader …. Based on a study of organizational leadership, a model of succession was developed. Discusses the selection process based on … factors such as longevity, specialized competences and loyalty. Considers implications for leadership.  …

psychological qualities associated with leadership. This unified model is supported by evidence which indicates that world … widespread development of leadership.  …

in some roles (none in others, especially the “creative” and “leadership” roles). Suggests that generally, the Belbin …

A critical element of leadership is the capacity to tolerate uncertainty, both one’s own and that of followers. The … that mobilized them. Gives case examples to show that use of those data in assessment of people for leadership positions … leadership position.  …

Provides a review of the psychoanalytic contributions to authority and leadership issues. Notes how the personality of …

supportive leadership development programmes which also help to explore individual personality preferences.  …Details the development programmes run by Cambridge Management Centres. Leadership development is high on the training … and learning agenda and the Centres believe that leadership can be developed in most people by designing and delivering …

gender differences in career chances. Nevertheless, personality traits might indeed play a role but more indirectly: Some of … reflect differences in personality traits. These might be early influenced by an gender biased environment. Our results …

looking at the impact of self-reported personality traits on gender differences in career chances. We compare managers and …-Economic Panel (SOEP) in 2005 show that there are significant gender differences in personality traits, multivariate estimations …, personality traits might indeed play a role, albeit more indirectly: Some of the stronger career effects, such as work experience …