Kindness in Leadership
- 4h 8m
- Gay Haskins, Lalit Johri (eds), Mike Thomas
- Taylor and Francis
- 2018
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.
About the Editors
Gay Haskins is an Associate Fellow of the Saïd 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 Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
In this Book
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Kindness and its Many Manifestations
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Kindness in Leadership at Work
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Kindness in Leadership in UK Private and Public Sector Organisations
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Kindness in Leadership: A Global Perspective
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Kindness: Perspectives from Women Leaders
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Kindness and the Independent Owner Managed Business
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Kindness in Sports Performance and Leadership
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Fairness and Equity: Should kindness Have a Place in the Boardroom?
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Kindness in Leadership: An Opportunity for Business Schools?
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Conclusions: Bringing Kindness to the Fore
