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This book explores the transformative concept of positive leadership, a key to fostering happy and productive workplaces. By delving into the complexities of positive leadership, this volume provides a comprehensive examination of its theoretical underpinnings and practical applications in modern organizational settings. Offering a rich tapestry of insights, the book takes a deep dive into the evolution of leadership paradigms, the integration of positive psychology into leadership practices, and the exploration of leadership as a human strength. The chapters cover diverse topics such as leadership development, emotional well-being, and the cultivation of a positive organizational culture. Through empirical research and case studies, the book addresses critical questions about how leaders can enhance workplace engagement and foster a culture of well-being. Designed for scholars, practitioners, and students in leadership and organizational studies, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding more about the new waves of leadership studies.
Table des matières
PART I Introduction.- Chapter 1 What is Positive Leadership?.- PART II Positive Leadership Development Becoming a Dynamic Leader.- Chapter 2 Six Steps to Authentic Leadership Findings from the Implementation of a Positive Leadership Development Program.- Chapter 3 Embodied Leadership Shaping Practices Through Lived Experiences in Basic Education in the Arts.- Chapter 4 Supporting Leadership Development among Solopreneurs.- Chapter 5 The Emotional Identity of Educational Leaders in Positive Leadership.- Chapter 6 Perceptions of Positive Leadership Training among Public Sector Leaders.- PART III Leading Emotional Well-being and Strengths in the Workplace.- Chapter 7 Leading the Psychological Contract.- Chapter 8 Leading Psychological Safety. The Relationship Between Knowledge-Constitutive Interests and Psychological Safety.- Chapter 9 Leading Work Engagement.- Chapter 10 Strengths-spotting as Bringing Individual Attributes Forward at Work: Strengths in Construction Managers Leadership Narratives.- PART IV Positive Practice and Relationships in the Focus of Leadership.- Chapter 11 Positive Leadership as the Means to Enhance Thriving in Teamwork in Early Childhood Education.- Chapter 12 Building Positive Interaction through Workplace Dialogue.- Chapter 13 Social Relationships in Multi-locational Work.- Chapter 14 A Systemic Perspective on Pedagogical Leadership in Higher Education.- Chapter 15 Ethically Challenging Situations and Ethical Leadership among Nursing, Teaching, and ICT Staff.- PART V Future Expectations and Demands for Positive Leadership.- Chapter 16 Strategic Leadership in Cultivating a Culture of Well-being in Educational Contexts.- Chapter 17 Millennial Leadership Shaping the Future of Positive Leadership.- Chapter 18 Authentic Leadership and the Common good: A Model of Purposeful and Value-Based Leadership.
A propos de l'auteur
Satu Uusiautti, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Lapland, Finland. Her research interests focus on well-being, leadership and success at work.
Sanna Wenström, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finland. She is a researcher, developer, and leadership coach about positive leadership.
