Overview

Dive deep into the annals of leadership theory in this inaugural episode of our series dedicated to Situational Leadership Theory. Leadership, often considered an art and a science, has captured human imagination and scholarly attention for centuries. From the early emergence of the Contingency Theory of Leadership to the best-selling leadership books in the commercial marketplace, our quest to understand effective leadership has evolved dramatically. As we chart this riveting journey, we're honored to have Dr. Drea Zigarmi, our esteemed guest and coauthor of Situational Leadership 2.0 (SL II), as our special guest. Join us in understanding the foundations of leadership theory that paved the way for one of the world's most recognized leadership models.

Works Cited

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Blanchard, K. (2018). Leading at a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations. FT Press.

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Wheatley, M. J. (2006). Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

Note: The publication years for “Meditations”, “The Prince”, and “The Republic” are for the Penguin Classics editions, not the original works.

The Definition of Leadership

Leadership GeniusBy Jason Diamond ArnoldApr 21, 2021