Metaphors we lead by : understanding leadership in the real world / edited by Mats Alvesson and Andrâe Spicer
Imprint
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2011
Edition
1st ed
Descript
vi, 222 p. ; 24 cm
CONTENT
Theories of leadership -- metaphors for leadership -- Leaders as saints: leadership through moral peak performance -- Leaders as gardeners: leadership thorough facilitating growth -- Leaders as buddies: leadership through making people feel good -- Leaders as commanders: leadership through creating clear direction -- Leaders as cyborgs: leadership through mechanistic superiority -- Leaders as bullies: leadership through intimidation -- Communicating leadership metaphors