Pathways to Outstanding Leadership ― A Comparative Analysis of Charismatic, Ideological, And Pragmatic Leaders

Mumford (psychology, U. of Oklahoma) and his co-authors examine 120 leaders from government, the military, business, and religion and their skills in problem-solving, interactions with subordinates and superiors, communications, political tactics and integrity, provide detailed quantitative analysis, and offer case studies. They examine the differences among charismatic, ideological and pragmatic leaders and leadership, look at what history teaches us and predicts, examine the influence of early life and developmental experiences, and conclude that although the three types of leadership may be different paths, they can all lead to outstanding performance under the right circumstances. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)