The only textbook to connect an authoritative, critical understanding of leadership theory with the development of reflective leadership practice.This accessible and comprehensive textbook draws on the reader's own experience of leadership in an employment context. The text adopts a critical and thematic approach to the discussion of core debates and emerging topics, while offering a wealth of case studies and other learning tools to help students put leadership theory into practice.Key Features:- Discusses the latest academic research in a truly student-friendly format, and provides a wealth of global examples to illustrate the link between leadership theory and practice.- Its thematic approach to the subject offers a framework within which readers can easily discern the multiplicity of leadership theories currently on offer.- A critical approach encourages the reader to fully get to grips with the key topics and debates in the field while developing their critical thinking skills and their own perspectives on the material presented.- Carefully designed learning features encourage readers to reflect on and advance their own leadership development.- Presents a critical analysis of leadership that is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate level students.New to this Edition:- A new chapter on compassionate leadership highlights the importance of care, empathy, listening and action in leadership. - A new chapter on leadership-as-stewardship explores the role of leadership in addressing the global Grand Challenges, and proposes stewardship as a foundational perspective.- Includes broader coverage of current innovations, tangents and debates within the field, including; virtual leadership, diversity and inclusion, digital transformation, and the role of AI. These additions continue to be grounded in core concerns, such as leadership ethics, responsibility and sustainability.- The content is now further balanced to reflect both "good" and "bad" leadership, with an enhanced chapter on followership, bad, and toxic leadership.- Revised case studies throughout now include contemporary figures, bodies, and companies with a strong international component. - Practitioner interview videos accessed via the e-book bring theory to life through discussions with organisational leaders from across different sectors and cultures. Other media available via the ebook includes Author Insights videos and A Case in Point videos. Digital Formats and Resources:The 4th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Business Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with Practitioner Interview videos, A Case in Point videos, Author Insights podcasts, weblinks, journal links, and flashcards. Discussion prompts designed for instructor use are also available.