The romance of heroism and heroic leadership /

• Main Authors: Goethals, George R. (Author), Allison, Scott T. (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2019.
• Series: Emerald points.
• Subjects: Leadership > Psychological aspects.; Heroes > Psychological aspects.; Business & Economics > Leadership.; Management: leadership & motivation.

Heroes permeate our culture. From superheroes on screen to the everyday heroics of our public services, the word 'hero' is a familiar descriptor in every form of media. But what makes a hero? And what makes heroes 'heroic'? Leadership experts George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allis...

Table of Contents:

• Prelims
• Introduction: the romance of heroism
• Mystery and meaning: ambiguity and the perception of leaders, heroes, and villains
• The three kings: dissent and evolving perceptions of heroism
• Heroic transforming leadership: touching the better angels of our nature
• How heroes transform themselves and the world
• Conclusion: resolving ambiguity to discern and create true heroes
• References
• Index.