Conceptions of Leadership ― Enduring Ideas and Emerging Insights

Conceptions of Leadership gathers together the latest work by distinguished leadership scholars in social psychology and related disciplines to explore classic conceptions of leadership, such as interpersonal influence, charisma, personality, and power, as well as recent perspectives on those enduring concerns. It includes contemporary departures from traditional approaches to leadership in considering gender, trust, narratives, and the complex relationships between leaders and followers. Together the chapters provide a wide-ranging and coherent account of how human beings get along and the ways they engage and work together to accomplish their goals.

George R. Goethals holds the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, USA, and studies heroes and presidential leadership.

Scott T. Allison is Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond, USA, and has been featured in media outlets such as National Public Radio, Today, the New York Times, and more.

Roderick M. Kramer is the William R. Kimball Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University, USA, and is the author or co-author of a dozen academic books.

David M. Messick is the Kaplan Professor Emeritus of Ethics and Decision in Management at Northwestern University, USA, and has been a leader in the study of ethical and social decision making and information processing.