Stephen Brookes is Programme Director for the MSc in International Healthcare Leadership and a member of the Innovation, Management and Policy Division at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK.

'This is a stimulating read for all students of leadership, and sheds new light through old windows. Established theories are explained and critically reviewed with clarity, and the author proposes a fresh philosophy of leadership for the 21st century.' - Bob Meakin, University of Chester, UK 'This timely book repositions the leadership debate for the 21st Century. Ideal reading for final year undergraduates and MBA students.' - Christine Butler, Kingston University, UK This is an excellent guide for leaders striving to be more effective and comfortable in their leadership role, and is essential for anyone who enjoys applying the research behind leadership - it is a must read!' - Ricardo Anderson, The International Business School of Scandinavia, Denmark

• Introduction1. Exploring Leadership2. Rediscovering the Lost Values of Leadership3. Leading in the Round: A Collective Leadership Framework4. Exploring Contexts and Mechanisms as Whole Systems5. Understanding the Challenges of Leadership6. Thinking Differently about Leadership Practice7. Linking Leadership Practice to Outcomes8. The Practice of Intelligent Leadership9. The Pedagogy of Practice10. Intelligent Application.

Stephen Brookes is Programme Director for the MSc in International Healthcare Leadership and a member of the Innovation, Management and Policy Division at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK.

'This is a stimulating read for all students of leadership, and sheds new light through old windows. Established theories are explained and critically reviewed with clarity, and the author proposes a fresh philosophy of leadership for the 21st century.' - Bob Meakin, University of Chester, UK 'This timely book repositions the leadership debate for the 21st Century. Ideal reading for final year undergraduates and MBA students.' - Christine Butler, Kingston University, UK This is an excellent guide for leaders striving to be more effective and comfortable in their leadership role, and is essential for anyone who enjoys applying the research behind leadership - it is a must read!' - Ricardo Anderson, The International Business School of Scandinavia, Denmark

• Introduction1. Exploring Leadership2. Rediscovering the Lost Values of Leadership3. Leading in the Round: A Collective Leadership Framework4. Exploring Contexts and Mechanisms as Whole Systems5. Understanding the Challenges of Leadership6. Thinking Differently about Leadership Practice7. Linking Leadership Practice to Outcomes8. The Practice of Intelligent Leadership9. The Pedagogy of Practice10. Intelligent Application.