Leadership and followership are not just roles, but dynamic identities
shaped by complex identity construction and deconstruction processes
that define who leads, who follows, and how individuals navigate
managerial transitions and changes in their roles. In The Oxford
Handbook of Leadership, Followership, and Identity, Olga Epitropaki
and Ronit Kark bring together prominent scholars to delve into the
evolving field of leader and follower identity. They explore how our
self-perceptions as leaders and followers can shape personal, team,
and organizational outcomes, as well as how these identities evolve
over time. Chapters highlight intrapersonal identity processes and
identity development across diverse contexts; how relational and
contextual factors influence leader and follower identities; the
challenges of navigating multiple identities and identity tensions;
intergroup leadership; cultural influences on identity integration;
the role of vision communication in shaping collective identity; and
the need for leadership development to extend beyond formal roles.
Over the course of the book, chapter authors cover emerging themes,
such as temporality, context, relational and collective elements,
intersectionality, and critical perspectives, that capture the
complexity of leader-follower identity processes and open new pathways
for theoretical and empirical research. By synthesizing cutting-edge
research and offering forward-looking perspectives, the Handbook
serves as a resource for leadership and organizational scholars and a
springboard for innovative approaches to leadership development.
Whether one's goal is to gain a deeper understanding of leadership and
followership identity processes or to apply a novel approach to
leadership development, this volume offers an essential roadmap for
navigating the complexities of leadership, followership, and identity
in modern organizations.
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ISBN
9780197822364
Publisert
2026
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Academic US
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Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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