Fictional Leaders: Heroes, Villans and Absent Friends

Gosling, Jonathan; Villiers, Peter

Management theory is vague about the experience of leading. Success, power, achievement are discussed but less focus is given to negative experiences leaders faced such as loneliness or disappointment. This book addresses difficult-to-explore aspects of leadership through well-known works of literature drawing lessons from fictional leaders.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349444984

DOI: 10.1057/9781137272751

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 261