List of Tables and Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. The Evolving Nature of Leadership
Why Study Leaders and Leadership?
What Is Leadership?
Mapping the Definitional Terrain
Chapter Summary
2. Critical Perspectives as Interpretative Frameworks
Letting Go of Theoretical Certainty
What Is Critical Social Theory?
Central Themes of Critical Social Theory
Using Critical Perspectives as Interpretative Tools
Essential Preparation for Applying Critical Perspectives
Benefits of Using Critical Perspectives
Chapter Summary
3. Interpreting Leadership Theory Using Critical Perspectives
Critical Social Theory and Leadership
Evolution of Formal Leadership Theory
The Leadership Challenge Model
Chapter Summary
4. Attribute-Driven Theories
Trait-Based Leadership
Strengths-Based Leadership
Deconstructing Attribute-Driven Theories
Reconstructing Attribute-Driven Theories
Chapter Summary
5. Production-Driven Theories
Style Theory
Situational Leadership
Path-Goal Theory
Deconstructing Production-Driven Theories
Reconstructing Production-Driven Theories
Chapter Summary
6. Leader-Driven Theories
Transforming/Transformational Leadership
Authentic Leadership
Servant Leadership
Deconstructing Leader-Driven Theories
Reconstructing Leader-Driven Theories
Chapter Summary
7. Group-Driven Theories
Leader-Member Exchange Theory
Team Leadership
Shared Leadership
Deconstructing Group-Driven Theories
Reconstructing Group-Driven Theories
Chapter Summary
8. Relationship-Driven Theories
Connective Leadership
The Relational Leadership Model
Relational Leadership Philosophies
Deconstructing Relationship-Driven Theories
Reconstructing Relationship-Driven Theories
Chapter Summary
9. Justice-Driven Theories
Authentic Leadership
Adaptive Leadership
Complexity Leadership Theory
Deconstruction of Vanguard Theories
Reconstruction of Vanguard Theories
Chapter Summary
10. Toward a Justice-Based Leadership Model
Strategic Social Change Leadership
Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Strategic Social Change Leadership
Chapter Summary
11. Integration and the Path Forward
Emergent Themes Across Leadership Theories
The Interconnection of Leadership Theory and Development
Closing Thoughts
References
Name Index
Subject Index