"Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. With contributions from global leading scholars, this...

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; About the Editors; List of Contributors; Series Editors' Foreword; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; Part I Women's Leadership Journeys: Stories From Women Leaders; 2 Expanding Possibilities: Matrilineal Stories of Leadership; 3 Life Is What We Make It; 4 The...

"This edited volume explores different models, conceptualizations, and measures of leader interpersonal and influence "soft skills" that are so necessary for effective leadership. These include the communication skills, persuasion skills, political savvy, and emotional abilities used by leaders...

section 1. Foundational models for leader interpersonal skills and competencies -- section 2. Leader emotional competencies -- section 3. Influence and political skills of the leader -- section 4. Implementing and developing leader interpersonal and influence skills.