Kindness in Leadership [electronic book] / edited by Gay Haskins, Lalit Johri and Michael Thomas.
Contributor(s): Haskins, Gay [editor]
| Thomas, Mike, PhD [editor] | Johri, Lalit M [editor].
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BookPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: online resource (235 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781138207349 (paperback)); 9781315462516 (e-Book).Subject(s): Leadership -- Psychological aspects | KindnessDDC classification: 658.4092 Online resources: e-Book | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| e-BOOK | MTU Bishopstown Library eBook | 658.4092 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | MTU Cork Module BULD7022 -Supplementary reading. |
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In a global climate of increasing complexity and uncertainty, there have been calls for a more responsible form of leadership in business and society. The relationship between kindness and leadership is therefore a topic of fundamental importance for our well-being as individuals, for the success of our organisations, and for the future of our global community.
Kindness in Leadership is one of the first books to explore both the concept and practice of kindness in leadership and consider them in different societal and organisational settings. Its uniqueness lies in combining an innovative mix of personal views from leaders with explorations of organisational philosophies and practices. It opens with a definition of kindness and its contours and underpinnings. It then explores the importance of kindness within different organisations, parts of the world, economic strata, age groups and genders, drawing on research on organisational compassion and neuroscience. In order to support learning, each chapter is supported by a series of questions for consideration and discussion.
This will be a stimulating and thought-provoking read for a wide audience of practicing managers and leaders in organisations of all shapes and sizes, for academics involved in educating for leadership, and for students aspiring to develop their own kind and compassionate leadership style.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Kindness and its many manifestations -- Kindness in leadership at work - Kindness in leadership in UK private and public sector organizations -- Kindness in leadership: a global perspective -- Kindness: perspectives from women leaders -- Kindness and the independent owner managed business -- Kindness in sports performance and leadership -- Fairness and equity: should kindness have a place in the boardroom -- Kindness in leadership: an opportunity for business schools -- Conclusions: bringing kindness to the fore.
MTU CORK Module BULD 7022 - Core reading.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Gay Haskins is an Associate Fellow of the Sa¿Business School, University of Oxford
Mike Thomas is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Organisational Leadership and Mental Health, University of Central Lancashire
Lalit Johri is a Senior Fellow in International Business of the Sa¿Business School, University of Oxford