Addressing the deeper purpose of leadership, this textbook offers an alternative perspective on guiding organisations, teams and individuals towards meaningful change.

In a revitalised edition, new chapters are included on artificial intelligence and global leadership. This builds upon updated tried and tested strengths around topics including mindfulness, neuroscience, and adaptive leadership. Pedagogical features include executive summaries, critical insights, and reflective discussion questions, which ensure the book is useful in both academic and professional settings.

A valuable resource for professional development, this new edition is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of leadership. Accompanying this edition are online resources, comprising PowerPoint slides, to support learning and teaching.

Annabel Beerel is an author, educator, leadership consultant, and coach. She held a Chair in Ethics, founded the New England Women's Leadership Institute, and has written twelve books on leadership and ethics.