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This innovative book combines theoretical and practical perspectives with the power of storytelling to present a new understanding of leadership as a concept and endeavour in the small business organisation. With the assertion that leadership capability is a key function of small firm survival and growth, it underlines the importance of addressing the phenomenon within small business. Employing storytelling as a fresh alternative to a traditional case study approach, the narrative of leading with purpose in real time is captured alongside relevant and current academic debate. In building upon the Harvard model of purpose driven leadership, the author offers a new definition and discussion of leadership that connects theory to real impact, based on research carried out with UK small business organisations. The overall aim of the book is to provoke interest in small business leadership and generate new knowledge of leading with purpose.
List of contents
Foreword by Nick Craig, President of Authentic Leadership Institute.- Chapter One: Introduction.- Chapter Two: The Story of Small Business.- Chapter Three: Leadership in Small Firms- The X Factor.- Chapter Four: Leadership Purpose.- Chapter Five: Leadership and Storytelling.- Chapter Six: Leaning to Lead: A New Model.- Chapter Seven: Storytelling: The First 5 Years.- Chapter Eight: Storytelling: 10 Years On.- Chapter Nine: Conclusion.
About the author
Karise Hutchinson is a Senior Lecturer at Ulster University Business School, Ireland, and has recently been appointed as Provost for Ulster University. Her research has been recognised by the British Academy of Management Education Practice award in 2016 and the Chartered Management Institute’s Top Industry Article award in 2013.
Summary
This innovative book combines theoretical and practical perspectives with the power of storytelling to present a new understanding of leadership as a concept and endeavour in the small business organisation. With the assertion that leadership capability is a key function of small firm survival and growth, it underlines the importance of addressing the phenomenon within small business. Employing storytelling as a fresh alternative to a traditional case study approach, the narrative of leading with purpose in real time is captured alongside relevant and current academic debate. In building upon the Harvard model of purpose driven leadership, the author offers a new definition and discussion of leadership that connects theory to real impact, based on research carried out with UK small business organisations. The overall aim of the book is to provoke interest in small business leadership and generate new knowledge of leading with purpose.
