Leadership : a diverse, inclusive and critical approach

1. Introduction 2. Evolution of leadership theories 1: traits and skills 3. Evolution of leadership theories 2: leadership styles, leader versus manager debate 4. The social construction of leadership 5. Relational leadership 6. Leadership in crisis: what we can learn from entrepreneurs and intrapreneurial approaches / Louisa Huxtable-Thomas and Russ Huxtable 7. Power and the dark side of leadership / James Wallace and Naveena Prakasam 8. Leadership, ethics, and strategic HRM / Geraint Harvey and Carl Rhodes 9. Leadership and the digital age / Desireé Joy Cranfield, Isabella Venter and Andrea Tick 10. Datafication, surveillance and leadership 11. Gender, race and leadership

This book challenges traditional thinking by exploring various aspects and approaches to leadership. It delves into social constructionist approaches, relational leadership, ethics, strategic HRM, power, and the dark side of leadership. It also examines the implications of leadership in the digital era and an age of increased surveillance. The book critiques Western, white, and masculine-centric approaches, examining gendering, racialization, and issues of exclusion and inclusion. It encourages critical assessment of various styles and approaches to leadership.