This groundbreaking book provides a refreshing introduction to the field
of leadership and is jam-packed with theoretical and practical insights
derived from a wealth of applied scientific research conducted by the
authors and their colleagues around the world over the last three
decades.
It starts from the premise that leadership is never just about leaders.
Instead it is about leaders and followers who are joined together as
members of a social group that provides them with a sense of shared
social identity - a sense of "us-ness". In these terms, leadership is
understood as the process through which leaders work with followers to
create, represent, advance, and embed this sense of shared social
identity. The new edition of this award-winning book presents a wealth
of evidence from historical, organizational, political and sporting
contexts to provide an expanded exploration of these processes of
identity leadership in action. In particular, it builds upon the success
of the first edition by examining the operation of identity leadership
in contemporary society and fleshing out practical answers to key
organizational and institutional challenges.
Drawing on real-world examples and rich data sources, this book will
appeal to academics, researchers, and students of psychology, business,
and management, as well as to practitioners, policy makers, and anyone
interested in the workings of leadership, influence, and power.
