Description
Book SynopsisThis pioneering new book sets out to categorize context, process, and outcomes of post-heroic leadership. Complexities of modern business environment along with fundamental functioning of human psychology require us to make a paradigm shift in the way we perceive and practice effective leadership. The author argues that in order for businesses to succeed in the times to come, leaders need to move away from ego-centered leadership toward post-heroic leadership – a leadership that emphasizes servant and shared practices, puts task and collective front and center and leaders’ ego in the background.
Providing a deeper understanding of the post-heroic leadership across industries and disciplines, the book starts by elaborating on the zeitgeist and need for a new type of leadership. It highlights the process and elements of post-heroic leadership in action, such as post-heroically leading change, developing culture of trust with feedback, and sustainable and responsible post-heroic leadership. Finally, the book focuses on the outcomes of post-heroic leadership, including resilience and innovation.
Featuring mini-case studies from leaders in healthcare, family entertainment, ICT, haute cuisine, and manufacturing to name a few, this book provides a thorough understanding of this new wave of leadership and a platform for further research.
Table of Contents
Chapter topic
Leadership conversations (or mini-cases)
Part I
Context of post-heroic leadership
1.1.
Time of paradoxes and uncertainty
1.2.
What is post-heroic leadership and why do we need it?
1.3.
Becoming a post-heroic leader: From expert to leader
Damjan Osredkar, University Clinical Center Ljubljana
Grega Milčinski, Sinergise
1.4.
Future of work accelerated: hybrid work and business as community/ecosystem
Andraž Logar, 3fs
Part II
Manifestations and process of post-heroic leadership
2.1.
It is not about the leader: Healthy/sustainable leadership
Aleksandra Peharda, Micro+polo
2.2.
The grit: Leading change by engaging and involving
Lucija Sajovic, AMZS
2.3.
Teasing with love: Building culture of trust with feedback
Domen Rozman, Dunkin Devils
2.4.
It takes a village: creating a community
Andraž Logar, 3fs
Part III
Post-heroic leadership outcomes
3.1.
Leading innovation: From idea to excel
Mic Melanšek, Hooray Studios
3.2.
Taking care of others: Resilient people create resilient organizations
Ana Roš, Hiša Franko
3.3.
Taking care of one-self: Resilient leaders shape resilient followers
Tomaž Lanišek, ex Goodyear, ex Knauf Insulation, vice president of Management Association of Slovenia
3.4.
Post-heroic leadership: Agenda for future action and research
