Ronald J. Burke is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto, Canada. He serves as a consultant on organizational effectiveness issues to both private and public sector organizations.Cary L. Cooper, CBE, is Pro Vice Chancellor (External Relations) of Lancaster University and Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the Lancaster Management School, in the UK. He is the author of over 100 books on occupational stress, women at work, and the link between human resource management practices and organizational performance.

'An insightful text that considers why past attempts to identify and develop leaders have largely failed, and why the challenges of leadership are rapidly changing due to ever increasing competition, globalization, and the growth of new economies. This terrific overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the leading theories of leadership provides a roadmap for where leadership development must go in the future. Inspiring Leaders lives up to its title – this unique book provides a rich source of inspiration to all those who aspire to develop their leadership potential.' - Mitch G. Rothstein, Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, Canada'The authors cover an extensive field of leadership studies in their new book. Not only do they include the latest theories of leadership, but they also discuss the qualities of both successful and flawed leaders. They close by focussing on strategies for developing leaders, including a chapter on women leaders. This book is highly recommended for both leadership scholars and executives responsible for leadership development.' - Susan Vinnicombe, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management, and Director of the Centre for Developing Women Business Leaders, Cranfield University, UK

• Introduction Inspiring Leaders: An Introduction Part 1: Emerging Models of Leadership Part 2: Qualities of Effective and Successful Leaders Part 3: Leading Teams and Organizations Part 4: Flawed Leaders Part 5: Developing Leaders and Leadership

Ronald J. Burke is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto, Canada. He serves as a consultant on organizational effectiveness issues to both private and public sector organizations.Cary L. Cooper, CBE, is Pro Vice Chancellor (External Relations) of Lancaster University and Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the Lancaster Management School, in the UK. He is the author of over 100 books on occupational stress, women at work, and the link between human resource management practices and organizational performance.

'An insightful text that considers why past attempts to identify and develop leaders have largely failed, and why the challenges of leadership are rapidly changing due to ever increasing competition, globalization, and the growth of new economies. This terrific overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the leading theories of leadership provides a roadmap for where leadership development must go in the future. Inspiring Leaders lives up to its title – this unique book provides a rich source of inspiration to all those who aspire to develop their leadership potential.' - Mitch G. Rothstein, Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, Canada'The authors cover an extensive field of leadership studies in their new book. Not only do they include the latest theories of leadership, but they also discuss the qualities of both successful and flawed leaders. They close by focussing on strategies for developing leaders, including a chapter on women leaders. This book is highly recommended for both leadership scholars and executives responsible for leadership development.' - Susan Vinnicombe, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management, and Director of the Centre for Developing Women Business Leaders, Cranfield University, UK

• Introduction Inspiring Leaders: An Introduction Part 1: Emerging Models of Leadership Part 2: Qualities of Effective and Successful Leaders Part 3: Leading Teams and Organizations Part 4: Flawed Leaders Part 5: Developing Leaders and Leadership

Ronald J. Burke is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto, Canada. He serves as a consultant on organizational effectiveness issues to both private and public sector organizations.Cary L. Cooper, CBE, is Pro Vice Chancellor (External Relations) of Lancaster University and Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the Lancaster Management School, in the UK. He is the author of over 100 books on occupational stress, women at work, and the link between human resource management practices and organizational performance.

'An insightful text that considers why past attempts to identify and develop leaders have largely failed, and why the challenges of leadership are rapidly changing due to ever increasing competition, globalization, and the growth of new economies. This terrific overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the leading theories of leadership provides a roadmap for where leadership development must go in the future. Inspiring Leaders lives up to its title – this unique book provides a rich source of inspiration to all those who aspire to develop their leadership potential.' - Mitch G. Rothstein, Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, Canada'The authors cover an extensive field of leadership studies in their new book. Not only do they include the latest theories of leadership, but they also discuss the qualities of both successful and flawed leaders. They close by focussing on strategies for developing leaders, including a chapter on women leaders. This book is highly recommended for both leadership scholars and executives responsible for leadership development.' - Susan Vinnicombe, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management, and Director of the Centre for Developing Women Business Leaders, Cranfield University, UK

• Introduction Inspiring Leaders: An Introduction Part 1: Emerging Models of Leadership Part 2: Qualities of Effective and Successful Leaders Part 3: Leading Teams and Organizations Part 4: Flawed Leaders Part 5: Developing Leaders and Leadership