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...This concluding chapter synthesises the lessons learned and the transferable leadership principles emerging from the diverse contexts explored throughout the volume: startups, motorsport, public administration, amateur sports, and emerging leadership models. Drawing on concrete case studies...

...This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of leadership theories, highlighting the transition from early trait-based models to more contemporary, context-sensitive approaches. Initially, leadership was often conceptualised as an innate quality belonging to exceptional...

...This chapter analyses leadership dynamics in startups, focusing on the contrast between the founder mode, often associated with transformational leadership, and the managerial approach, typically aligned with transactional leadership. It begins with a historical overview of the term ‘startup...

...This chapter examines leadership in the high-performance and highly complex environment of motorsport, with a particular focus on Formula 1. It explores the sector as an organisational ecosystem where leadership effectiveness depends on the integration of strategic vision, technical expertise...

...Frameworks related to transactional and transformational leadership have been employed to study athletic departments, professional sport organisations, sport federations, and community sport clubs (Welty Peachey et al., 2015). However, there have been calls to shift sport management research away...

...Abstract In this essay, we explore the concept of atmospheric leadership as a novel approach to leadership within evolving workplace settings, collectively referred to as New Work. Traditional leadership models—transactional, transformational, and relational—increasingly struggle to adapt to work...

...12.1. Introduction Our research has shown that leadership is one of the most important ingredients required for the successful introduction, development and sustainment of all continuous improvement initiatives. In the case of Design for Lean Six Sigma ( DFLSS ), this is the case too in the sense...

... should invest in evidence based practices to support the diverse needs of their employees. The purpose of this chapter is to explore leadership development opportunities for the purpose of investigating what effective, culturally responsive leadership development looks like for neurodiverse employees...

...The study adopted the self-efficacy theory to study teachers’ self-efficacy and influencing factors in assuming school leadership roles. Self-efficacy is an individual’s confidence in how people feel, think and behave to complete tasks or succeed in particular circumstances ( Bhati...

...In this part, we introduce Emergent Generative Team Leadership ( EGTL ) and the four forces that ignite this team-led leadership, including intent, hope, care, and love. We draw connections between EGTL and processes in nature, mindsets of Taoism, and organic systems. Explaining why emergence...

...Hope catalyzes emergent leadership by providing positive energy and resilience. Teams infused with hope tend to be proactive and innovative, because they expect their actions to make a difference. This “can-do” spirit encourages individuals to step up with solutions rather than waiting passively...

...Think about your last leadership meeting. How many hours did you spend trying to predict, control, and manage your way through the latest disruption? We keep defaulting to what we know, namely tighter controls, clearer hierarchies, better planning. Yet the data tell a story that challenges command...

...How can organizations create the context and conditions for Emergent Generative Team Leadership ( EGTL ) to thrive? What role do senior leaders play? What changes do you need to make in your organization? What conditions will unleash emergence and generativity and allow self-led teams to thrive...

..., and develop an “organic infrastructure” that includes norms and practices. Chapter 8 provides suggestions for embedding helpful Tao mindsets and other Taoist practices to reinforce the values of Emergent Generative Team Leadership ( EGTL ). Chapter 9 discusses team dysfunctions often highlighted in the team...

...) Racial Equity Leadership Network (RELN), an 18‑month cohort-based fellowship for district executive leaders committed to addressing persistent disparities and improving their equity leadership in practice. We will follow Dr. Bridges’ work to build relationships, engage her local community, and increase...

...School Leadership Structure The district’s key stakeholders also include the Clay County Board of Education (BOE), which plays a critical role in governance and policy making. The BOE consists of five elected members who work closely with the district’s administration to set strategic goals...