Leadership Agility

The more leaders understand their preferred leadership styles and are able to flexibly switch to the most suitable style given the situation, the more effective they will be. This book maps out ten sets of opposite leadership styles, giving the reader the possibility to understand the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and to identify his/her own current preference. Readers are invited to draw up their own leadership development plans, supported by an interactive App, and challenged to reflect on how they would approach a number of cases. Leadership Agility is a useful tool for practitioners in the corporate world as well as business students and emerging leaders.

Preface, Part 1: Leadership, Chapter 1 The Nature of Leadership, Chapter 2 The Practice of Leadership, Part 2: Interpersonal Leadership, Chapter 3 Interpersonal Steering: The Paradox of Activities & Conditions, Chapter 4 Interpersonal Feedback: The Paradox of Challenge & Appreciation, Part 3: Organizational Leadership, Chapter 5 Organizational Composition: The Paradox of Unity & Diversity, Chapter 6 Organizational Decision-Making: The Paradox of Direction & Participation, Part 4: Strategic Leadership, Chapter 7 Strategic Goal-Setting: The Paradox of Idealism & Realism, Chapter 8 Strategic Priority-Setting: The Paradox of Exploitation & Exploration, Part 5: Leadership and Mission, Chapter 9 Purpose-Setting: The Paradox of Wealth & Health, Chapter 10 Interests-Setting: The Paradox of Self-Actualization & Service, Part 6: Leadership and Self, Chapter 11 Leadership Problem-Solving: The Paradox of Thought & Action, Chapter 12 Leadership Attunement: The Paradox of Authenticity & Adjustment, Part 7: Leadership Development, Chapter 13 Developing Leadership Agility, Chapter 14 Mastering Leadership Agility