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Lay Theories and Their Role in the Perception of Social Groups: A Special Issue of Personality and Social Psychology Review
by Eliot R. SmithThis special issue addresses the nature, development, and consequences of a variety of lay theories for group perception and behavior. The articles illuminate the structural, functional, and dynamic properties of lay theories, as well as their scope. Addressing the development of the theories from diverse theoretical perspectives-evolutionary, cognitive, developmental, and sociocultural learning-each paper documents the consequences of different lay theories for understanding group inferences and judgements. Collectively the articles propose theoretical extensions and suggest practical implications of the lay theories approach for reducing prejudice.
Laying Down the Law: The 25 Laws of Parenting to Keep Your Kids on Track, Out of Trouble, and (Pretty Much) Under Control
by Ruth PetersLaying Down the Law presents 25 no-nonsense rules that teach your kids values and discipline from the inside out NBC Today show expert Dr. Ruth Peters shares her best and newest advice for helping families restore order and keep the peace with proven, painless methods that once and for all get your children to: * Understand and follow your family's values * Do their work when and how YOU want it done--without whining* Follow your rules, even when their friends don't * Develop compassion and empathy Now, you'll know: * When snooping in their rooms is okay--and how to do it * When making peace is the WORST thing you can do * The 5 questions you must ask your teenager every time he leaves the house * Why your kids should earn their privileges--and how to get them to
Laying the Foundations of Independent Psychology: The Formation of Modern Psychology Volume 1 (The Formation of Modern Psychology)
by Csaba PléhPart of a two-volume series, this book offers a multicentric perspective on the history of psychology, situating its development in relation to developments made in other social sciences and philosophical disciplines. This first volume, Laying the Foundations of Independent Psychology, provides a detailed exploration of the origins and development of European psychology. The book examines psychology’s beginnings as an independent discipline in the late 19th century through to the emergence of the dominant new schools of behaviorism, Gestalt psychology and psychoanalysis in the early 1900s. This volume also offers a broad overview of the early impact of Darwinism, not only on the psychological study of individual differences and on American functionalism, but also on the early evolutionary treatments of cognition in William James, James Baldwin, Ernst Mach and even Sigmund Freud. Taking this wider perspective, the book shows that European psychology was continuously present and active, placing these European developments in their own context in their own time. An invaluable introductory text for undergraduate students of the history of psychology, the book will also appeal to postgraduates, academics and those interested in psychology or the history of science, as well as graduate students of psychology, biology, sociology and anthropology with a theoretical interest.
Laziness Does Not Exist
by Devon Price Ph.D.From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a fascinating and thorough examination of what they call the &“laziness lie&”—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough—filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society&’s pressure to &“do more.&” Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles. Like many Americans, Dr. Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Price was an overachiever from the start, graduating from both college and graduate school early, but that success came at a cost. After Price was diagnosed with a severe case of anemia and heart complications from overexertion, they were forced to examine the darker side of all this productivity. Laziness Does Not Exist explores the psychological underpinnings of the &“laziness lie,&” including its origins from the Puritans and how it has continued to proliferate as digital work tools have blurred the boundaries between work and life. Using in-depth research, Price explains that people today do far more work than nearly any other humans in history yet most of us often still feel we are not doing enough. Dr. Price offers science-based reassurances that productivity does not determine a person&’s worth and suggests that the solution to problems of overwork and stress lie in resisting the pressure to do more and instead learn to embrace doing enough. Featuring interviews with researchers, consultants, and experiences from real people drowning in too much work, Laziness Does Not Exist encourages us to let go of guilt and become more attuned to our own limitations and needs and resist the pressure to meet outdated societal expectations.
Lazos de amor
by Brian L. WeissPedro y Elisabeth no se conocían, y nada indicaba que hubiera entre ellos la menor afinidad, salvo que ambos eran jóvenes y que la infelicidad que nublaba su vida los había llevado a ponerse en manos del mismo psiquiatra. Esta circunstancia en apariencia casual no tardó en revelarse como una estratagema del destino. El doctor Weiss, autor de "Muchas vidas, muchos maestros" y "A través del tiempo", supo intuir que Pedro y Elisabeth estaban ligados indisolubremente. Fueron necesarias muchas sesiones -siempre bajo hipnosis- y el entusiasmo de un médico capaz de transgredir los dogmas de la ciencia al uso, para que ambos recuperaran la memoria de anteriores reencarnaciones y descubrieran los lazos que los unían más allá del tiempo.
Le Piège de la violence et les jeunes (Perspectives alternatives en criminologie)
by Jacques LaplanteLa violence a multiples faces, toutes celles qu'on lui donne selon les soucis de l'heure et les jeunes font toujours partie de ces soucis. Le piège de la violence dans lequel le jeune peut tomber ne dépend pas uniquement de son agir, mais relève de la façon dont on appréhende cet agir en termes de violence. Ce piège ne dépend pas non plus uniquement de ce qu'est le jeune; il relève souvent de la manière dont on se saisit de sa personne pour en préciser le profil délinquant. Dans ce processus qui conduit souvent au pénal, le piège se referme sur le jeune et peut le détruire complètement. L'ouvrage examine comment cette violence particulière capable de détruire le jeune s'infiltre socialement. Cette violence n'a pas sa source dans quelque intervention extraordinaire de l'autorité étatique, mais bien dans un quotidien plus ou moins banal où rationalisations, peurs, intérêts, idéologies reconduisent les structures en place. La violence des jeunes prend la figure de l'institution qui la combat. Publié en français
Le donné en question dans la phénoménologie et le néokantisme
by Virginie PaletteCet ouvrage explore les critiques du donné dans le néokantisme et la phénoménologie allemands. Il révèle la portée considérable de ces critiques, qui impliquent en même temps une controverse avec le positivisme de la fin du XIXème siècle et un dialogue substantiel avec l’Esthétique transcendantale de Kant. En posant les questions de la sensation et de la perception, la présente monographie permet de ménager un accès privilégié aux enjeux fondamentaux de la philosophie austro-allemande au tournant du XXème siècle. Lorsqu’il est question du donné ou des critiques du donné dans le discours philosophique contemporain, et cela arrive souvent dans les débats sur la perception en philosophie de l’esprit, c’est toujours à la controverse analytique autour du « mythe du donné » que l’on fait référence – controverse, qui a vu le jour en 1956, lorsque le philosophe américain Wilfrid Sellars publie Empirisme et philosophie de l’esprit. Or, il est intéressant d’observer que la critique sellarsienne du « mythe du donné » a été préfigurée, en un sens partiel mais important, par les objections que les néokantiens et les phénoménologues ont adressées à la notion de donné au tournant du XXesiècle. La présente monographie comble cette lacune béante de l’historiographie classique, qui a jusqu’ici accordé peu d’attention à la constance de cette critique dans toutes les philosophies marquées par l’héritage de Kant.
Le mal d'Alzheimer III
by Juan Moisés de la SernaComment traite-t-on la maladie d’Alzheimer ? Quelle est son évolution ? Comment peut-on prévenir son évolution ? Apprenez au sujet des dernières avancées en termes de prévention et de traitement de la maladie d’Alzheimer. Un des aspects les plus importants d’une maladie est de savoir comment la vaincre, si elle dispose d’un remède et quel est le traitement. A ce sujet, de nombreux progrès sont réalisés en permanence dans le domaine de la recherche de traitement et de prévention de la maladie d’Alzheimer, comme nous les présenterons dans cet écrit. Objectif : L’objectif du livre est de servir de première approche à toute personne touchée de près ou de loin par la maladie d’Alzheimer, qu’elle soit elle-même la personne malade ou qu’il s’agisse d’un proche. Ce livre cherche à présenter de façon claire les résultats des dernières recherches sur la maladie d’Alzheimer, dans le but de répondre aux questions les plus pertinentes : comment se traite cette maladie ? quelle est son évolution ? comment se prévient-elle ? Destinataires : Professionnels de santé qui doivent approfondir leurs connaissances en termes de diagnostic et de traitement de la maladie d’Alzheimer. Professeurs qui souhaitent fournir une information actualisée à leurs élèves sur la maladie d’Alzheimer. Tous ceux qui ont été diagnostiqués de la maladie d’Alzheimer et leurs proches afin de savoir que faire face à cette maladie Thématique Ci-dessous, voici le détail de chacune des thématiques principales de cette ouvrage : Traitement de l’Alzheimer : malgré les limites des traitements actuels, de nouvelles découvertes sont réalisées chaque jour afin de faire face à cette maladie Évolution de l’Alzheimer : la maladie d’Alzheimer se définit comme une maladie progressive, c’est-à-dire qu’avec le temps, elle provoque la perte des capacités co
Le minimalisme numérique: Simplifiez et désencombrez votre vie grâce à la technologie
by Dan GainesVous souhaitez vous simplifier la vie ? Vous voulez réduire ou supprimer le désordre ? Vous désirez faire des économies ? Si vous avez répondu oui à l'une de ces questions, alors ce guide est fait pour vous ! Découvrez les grandes étapes du minimalisme numérique pour vous simplifier la vie. En plus, vous apprendrez à : - Économiser de l'argent en supprimant les dépenses superflues - Gagner du temps en organisant votre vie - Eviter les tracas en éliminant le désordre - Être plus épanoui(e) et avoir l'esprit clair Découvrez tout cela et bien plus encore en cliquant sur le bouton "Acheter maintenant", afin d'utiliser le minimalisme numérique et améliorer votre vie ! Avertissement : L'auteur et tout autre ayant droit ne sauraient prétendre, promettre ou garantir l'exactitude, l'exhaustivité ou la pertinence du contenu de ce livre. Ils déclinent expressément toute responsabilité en cas d'erreurs ou d'omissions dans le contenu de ce livre. Ce produit est destiné à servir de référence uniquement.
Lead Like Julius Caesar: Timeless Leadership Lessons from History's Most Influential Leader
by Paul VanderbroeckDiscover the legendary life and career of Julius Caesar in this insightful and thought-provoking book that breaks down the bold strategies, leadership skills, and motivations behind his rise to power. Beyond his triumphs, the book examines the cautionary tale of his downfall, offering timeless lessons for managers, leaders, and business students to reflect on and benchmark their careers. Through a modern lens – by applying leadership theories – this book explores Caesar's personal traits, relationships, and decisions that shaped his leadership, providing insights into his competencies and the factors behind his meteoric rise. It's a valuable case study for organizations aiming to develop strong leaders and teams, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone seeking practical strategies for success. For managers, leaders, professionals, and business students alike, this book offers a unique opportunity to reflect on their careers and benchmark their success and ambition against one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Lead Like You Mean It: Lessons on Integrity and Purpose from the C-Suite
by Laysha WardAS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOWA groundbreaking, inspiring, and holistic new approach to leadership from one of the top woman C-suite executives in the nationAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERWe all want a healthy and happy personal life, financial security, and to do meaningful work. We don&’t want to lose sight of our values and, in pursuit of financial security and career success, get sucked into a dead-end job. We want a life filled with purpose and to leave behind a meaningful legacy. But how do we do all these things, especially in today&’s divisive times?In Lead Like You Mean It, Laysha Ward draws on her storied career as one of the nation&’s top Black female C-suite executives to show readers the answer: leading with meaning.Leading with meaning entails viewing your life and career as part of the same puzzle, acting from your purpose, making intentional choices, nurturing relationships, and championing and sustaining yourself and others. When you lead with meaning, you are taking a holistic approach that blends your life and career. You are part of something that&’s bigger than yourself, staying aligned with your purpose no matter what life throws at you or how your purpose evolves. You are stepping into, rather than shying away from, new relationships, even with people from completely different backgrounds. And you are committing to bettering yourself and being of service to others.As you learn to focus on self-care and total well-being, navigate the highs and lows of life and career, and shape a legacy that leaves people and things better off than you found them, you&’ll discover that leading with meaning—at any age—is the key to a well-lived life.
Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff
by Shelley Burgess Beth HoufAre You a Treasure Seeker? Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but PIRATE Leaders seek even greater rewards: amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference. <P><P>In Lead Like a PIRATE, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You'll learn where to find the treasure that's already in your classrooms and schools—and how to bring out the very best in your educators. - What does it take to be a PIRATE Leader? - Passion--both professional and personal - A willingness to Immerse yourself in your work - Good Rapport with your staff, students, and community - The courage to Ask questions and Analyze what is and isn't working - The determination to seek positive Transformation - And the kind of Enthusiasm that gets others excited about education <P><P>The ultimate goal for any education leader is to create schools and districts where students and staff are knocking down the doors to get in rather than out. This book will equip and encourage you to be relentless in your quest to make school amazing for your students, staff, parents, and communities. Are you ready to set sail?
Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team
by Paula DavisA holistic, research-backed framework to future-proof your leadership and unlock the full potential of your teamIn the wake of the pandemic and on the cusp of the generative AI revolution, the world of work has undergone a seismic shift. Chronic stress, burnout, and employee disengagement have reached crisis levels, and leaders are struggling to keep their teams motivated and inspired amid relentless change and uncertainty. Conventional management approaches are no longer sufficient, demanding a new leadership framework to address the root causes of these challenges.To meet this moment, Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team provides a timely and practical blueprint for a new era of leadership. Drawing on extensive research and workshops with thousands of leaders, Paula Davis, CEO and founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute and author of Beating Burnout at Work, offers a transformative approach to building high-performing teams that can adapt and grow, even in the face of relentless change.Lead Well offers actionable tools and insights to help you and your team today:+ Discover the 5 Lead Well mindsets that can transform your team’s well-being at work;+ Explore research-backed strategies to foster a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and values alignment at work;+ Gain techniques to improve workload management, work-life integration, and sustainable productivity;+ Develop skills to build team cohesion and a culture of trust and support;+ Cultivate practices that boost systemic resilience and help teams adapt to disruption; and+ Implement Tiny Noticeable Things (TNTs) that can be quickly adopted by teams.Davis’s first book, Beating Burnout at Work, addressed individuals and teams experiencing significant stress. This new book offers a method for addressing the factors that can lead to counterproductive stress and disengagement.Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an emerging manager, Lead Well provides a holistic, research-backed framework to future-proof your leadership and unlock the full potential of your team. Navigating today’s turbulent work landscape has never been more critical—or more achievable.
Leader Development for Transforming Organizations: Growing Leaders for Tomorrow (Applied Psychology Series)
by David V. Day Stephen J. Zaccaro Stanley M. HalpinThis book examines numerous topic areas that are considered to be especially relevant for making a strategic leader development investment. The topics covered are areas that have theoretical and empirical connections to important aspects of growth, change, adult development, and underlying abilities, skills, and competencies needed to lead effectively in times of great complexity. In addition, these are investment areas identified by the U.S. Army--a world-class organization faced with the need for radical transformation--as particularly relevant for success and survival. This book identifies key concerns in developing leaders and leadership, and in transforming organizations to better meet the challenges of a complex world.There are two aspects of this book that distinguish it from the numerous existing volumes on leadership in the scholarly and popular-press literatures. Most important, the overarching focus of the present book is on development. There are many offerings on the topic of leadership, but relatively few that focus on leader development--especially from a scholarly, academic perspective. Also, this volume offers a unique perspective in examining those underlying psychological competencies and processes that are viewed as especially relevant for leader development.The chapters that are collected in this edited volume were originally commissioned by the U.S. Army Research Institute as "white papers" to better help Army officers and researchers understand important issues in leader development. The present organization of the papers is around four central themes: a) Accelerating Leader Development, b) Cognitive Skills Development, c) Developing Practical and Emotional Intelligence, and d) Enhancing Team Skills.
Leader Interpersonal and Influence Skills: The Soft Skills of Leadership (ISSN)
by Ronald E. RiggioThis edited volume explores different models, conceptualizations, and measures of leader interpersonal and influence "soft skills" that are so necessary for effective leadership. These include the communication skills, persuasion skills, political savvy, and emotional abilities used by leaders to inspire, motivate, and move followers toward the accomplishment of goals. The book emanates from the two-day-long 21st Kravis-de Roulet leadership conference, which brought together top scholars working in this area. The intent of the conference and this edited volume is to increase understanding of the interpersonal and influence skills, or "soft skills," of the leader, to highlight state-of-the-art research on the topic, and to provide clear, research-based guidelines for the development of leader skills.Chapter authors are recognized experts in their respective areas, and each section of the book will be introduced by an editor-authored chapter reviewing the specific topic area in brief.
Leader Interpersonal and Influence Skills: The Soft Skills of Leadership (Leadership: Research and Practice)
by Ronald E. Riggio Sherylle J. TanThis edited volume explores different models, conceptualizations, and measures of leader interpersonal and influence "soft skills" that are so necessary for effective leadership. These include the communication skills, persuasion skills, political savvy, and emotional abilities used by leaders to inspire, motivate, and move followers toward the accomplishment of goals. The book emanates from the two-day-long 21st Kravis-de Roulet leadership conference, which brought together top scholars working in this area. The intent of the conference and this edited volume is to increase understanding of the interpersonal and influence skills, or "soft skills," of the leader, to highlight state-of-the-art research on the topic, and to provide clear, research-based guidelines for the development of leader skills.Chapter authors are recognized experts in their respective areas, and each section of the book will be introduced by an editor-authored chapter reviewing the specific topic area in brief.
Leader Thinking Skills: Capacities for Contemporary Leadership
by Michael D. Mumford Cory A. HiggsThis book examines the various thinking skills that leaders may need to find success in contemporary organizations and institutions, covering a wide array of skills that are held to be important by key leadership scholars. Bridging theory and practice, chapters summarize major findings with respect to a particular ability, knowledge, or skill, providing theoretical frameworks for understanding how these contribute to leader emergence and performance, and considering implications for leader selection, assessment, and development. The text appraises the existing research on the critical cognitive capabilities that underlie leader problem-solving and implications for the assessment and development of leadership potential in real-world settings. The role of creative thinking skills on leader performance is also addressed, bearing on the importance of processes such as problem definition and idea generation, but also using constraints to potentially stimulate creative thought. With contributions from some of the most eminent scholars working in the field of leadership, this book will be in invaluable resource to academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals interested in leadership and leader skills, I/O psychology, and business management.
Leaderful Classroom Pedagogy Through an Interdisciplinary Lens: Merging Theory with Practice
by Soyhan Egitim Yu UmemiyaThis book focuses on the impact of teachers’ leadership identity on their pedagogical and class management choices and proposes a new pedagogical framework, leaderful classroom practices which emerged through collective, concurrent, collaborative, and compassionate interactions between the teacher and students. The interdisciplinary aspect of the book appeals to a wide range of readers from different disciplines and gives readers the opportunity to take a moment and reflect on their leadership identity, recognize the limitations of their practices, and adopt a leaderful pedagogy in their respective disciplines. Establishing an open, democratic, and participatory learning environment for all learners is a major leadership responsibility of teachers, and this book demonstrates how to accomplish this mission both in theory and practice.
Leaders Who Lust: Power, Money, Sex, Success, Legitimacy, Legacy
by Barbara Kellerman Todd L. PittinskyAmong our greatest leaders are those driven by impulses they cannot completely control - by lust. Lust is not, however, an abstraction, it has definition. Definition that, given the impact of leaders who lust, is essential to extract. This book identifies six types of lust with which leaders are linked: 1. Power: the ceaseless craving to control. 2. Money: the limitless desire to accrue great wealth. 3. Sex: the constant hunt for sexual gratification. 4. Success: the unstoppable need to achieve. 5. Legitimacy: the tireless claim to identity and equity. 6. Legacy: the endless quest to leave a permanent imprint. Each of the core chapters focuses on different lusts and features a cast of characters who bring lust to life. In the real world leaders who lust can and often do have an enduring impact. This book therefore is counterintuitive - it focuses not on moderation, but on immoderation.
Leaders and Legacies: Contributions to the Profession of Counseling
by John West Don Bubenzer Cynthia OsbornLeaders and Legacies discusses leadership involvements in the historical development of the profession of counseling. The lives of 23 noteworthy counselors are also chronicled, documenting their dreams, work and accomplishments.
Leaders in Transition: The Tensions at Work as New Leaders Take Charge
by Richard Elsner Gilles AmadoLeaders in Transition brings a new perspective on why some leaders succeed more than others when taking charge of an organisation. Based on in-depth case studies, when four new leaders and their teams in large and complex international organisations were tracked for over a year, this book uncovers that success in managing transition is directly related to leaders' ability to balance tensions, appropriately to the context. The reasons for each leader's effectiveness are explored and analysed, allowing the authors then to extrapolate some general conclusions about the ways in which these tensions reveal themselves during all leadership transitions. Evidently, the success or failure of a new leader is the result of the way multiple actors (the new leader, his or her boss, his organisation and its stakeholders) behave, before and during the taking charge. These multiple interactions are revealed and discussed.
Leadership - What Really Matters: A Handbook on Systemic Leadership
by Daniel F. PinnowWhat does really matter for daily leadership? How would a good and effective manager be characterized? Daniel F. Pinnow describes in a very illustrative way the essentials of collaborating with people in the business environment. This standard reference book exists as a 4th edition in German and is also available in Chinese. It provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview over the most important leadership approaches in theory and practice. The credo of the author is: Leadership is an art of creating a world where others would love to join in.
Leadership 4.0 – Effektive Führung in der Arbeit 4.0: Manual (SpringerTests)
by Jens Rowold Julia NoggaWie können Führungskräfte in der digitalen Arbeitswelt ihre Mitarbeitenden bzw. Arbeitsteams motivieren und an die Organisation binden? Welche führungsbezogenen Verhaltensweisen sind dabei unverzichtbar? Welche Instrumente können Personaler*innen nutzen, um Führungskräfte auf die neuen Herausforderungen der Arbeitswelt 4.0 vorzubereiten? Hier erhalten Sie den ersten Fragebogen der Führungsverhalten in digitaler Umgebung messen kann.Wie von der Praxis benötigt, kombiniert dieses Modell eine Vielzahl effektiver Verhaltensweisen, woraus ein neuer Führungsstil entsteht. Dieser beinhaltet dabei vier Facetten von Verhaltensweisen, die nachgewiesenermaßen relevant für den Erfolg von Führungskräften und ihre jeweilige Organisation sind.Dazu zählen:a) die Partizipationb) die Arbeitsgestaltung (räumliche, zeitliche und technologisch)c) die individuelle Entwicklungd) die TeamentwicklungDie vier Facetten von bilden eine angemessene Grundlage, aktuelle Aufgaben und Probleme der organisationalen Praxis zu bewältigen. Durch die veränderten Arbeitsbedingungen der Arbeit 4.0 ergeben sich zahlreiche Herausforderungen, mit denen Führungskräfte in Unternehmen konfrontiert sind. Die Grenzen zwischen Erwerbsarbeit und privatem Freizeitbereich verwischen zunehmend, sodass Mitarbeitende einerseits mehr Partizipation, andererseits mehr subjektiv erlebte Relevanz in ihrem Job erleben möchten. Deswegen müssen Führungskräfte ihren Mitarbeitenden die Möglichkeit geben, sich an Entscheidungen im Unternehmen zu beteiligen. Dies kann erfolgen, indem Führungskräfte ihren Mitarbeitenden ermöglichen, Einfluss auf Arbeitsinhalte zu nehmen oder Prozessinnovationen anzustoßen.Da ein Fachkräftemangel auf dem Arbeitsmarkt herrscht, steigt die Bedeutung, kompetente Mitarbeitende im Unternehmen zu halten. Wenn es darum geht, die emotionale Verbundenheit der Mitarbeitenden mit dem Unternehmen zu fördern, spielen Führungskräfte eine wichtige Rolle. Dass Führungskräfte dieses affektive Commitment bei den Mitarbeitenden hervorbringen können, ist von empirischen Studien belegt. Diesbezüglich ist auch die Arbeitszufriedenheit der Mitarbeitenden von Relevanz, denn viele Studien bestätigen den Zusammenhang von Führung und Arbeitszufriedenheit.
Leadership Across Boundaries: A Passage to Aporia (Leadership: Research and Practice)
by Nathan HarterLeadership Across Boundaries: A Passage to Aporia theorizes on leadership in an unprecedented manner by stepping outside of conventional leadership theory and importing into leadership studies the implications of certain innovations in the social sciences, such as pluralism, complexity theory, and the dialogical turn, to change the way scholars discuss and study leadership. Leadership Across Boundaries anchors theoretical passages that generate a new way of imagining what it means to lead and follow with concrete examples about Martin Luther, the Common Law, dialogue as a practice, a painting by Diego Velázquez, synchronized fireflies, and the strange career of Francis of Assisi. This book acknowledges the limitations of existing leadership research as being too leader-centric, simplistic, static, and in many cases oblivious to the power of images to shape our understanding. To rectify these limitations, Leadership Across Boundaries examines alternative images of leadership grounded in concrete examples that present leadership in an unprecedented light. The book includes a discussion of invigorating ideas of homeward leadership (looking backward), extra-ordinary leadership (going forward), and what will be defined as the perennial need for aikido politics. An interdisciplinary text, Leadership Across Boundaries: A Passage to Aporia will appeal not only to scholars, instructors, and students of leadership, but also to those in the many fields in which leadership theory applies, such as history, economics, sociology, archetypal psychology, the law, political philosophy, applied mathematics, and the martial arts.
Leadership Coaching with Horses: The Power of Psychometrics and Biofeedback
by Michele DamoneLeadership Coaching with Horses offers a transformative approach to leadership development, combining the intuitive power of equine-assisted learning with the precision of biometric technology and psychometric profiling.This book introduces a pioneering method that harnesses the unique sensitivities of horses alongside advanced biofeedback mechanisms like heart-rate variability (HRV), providing a comprehensive pathway to enhance personal and professional growth. Delving into the synergistic relationship between humans and horses, this guide details how such interactions foster heightened self-awareness and emotional intelligence. It presents a structured framework for leadership sessions that merge feedback from horses with robust data from biometric and psychometric assessments, enabling a detailed exploration of leadership traits and behaviours and offering measurable outcomes for development.Distinguished by its novel integration of biometrics and psychometrics into leadership coaching with horses, this book is designed to deepen understanding and enable leaders to make real-time, impactful enhancements to their leadership styles. With practical applications, case studies, and a clear articulation of benefits, it is an essential resource for coaches, HR professionals, and leaders seeking innovative, evidence-based tools for advancement.