The Power of Invisible Leadership: How a Compelling Common Purpose Inspires Exceptional Leadership - Softcover

Hickman, Gill Robinson; Sorenson, Georgia J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412940176 ISBN 13: 9781412940177

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

A powerful force draws people to leadership in countless businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and social movements―we call it invisible leadership. Invisible leadership embodies situations in which dedication to a compelling and deeply held common purpose is the motivating force for leadership. The Power of Invisible Leadership: How a Compelling Common Purpose Inspires Exceptional Leadership, by Gill Robinson Hickman and Georgia L. Sorenson, is a readable, research-based book that shows readers how invisible leadership exists in the space between leaders and followers, artists and subjects, and purposes and people. Rather than reinforcing the idea that leadership is embodied in celebrity leaders or in gifted and charismatic individuals, this insightful new book identifies "charisma of purpose" as the motivating force for invisible leadership.

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About the Author

Dr. Gill Robinson Hickman is professor emerita in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond. An inaugural faculty member of the Jepson School, she participated in its institution building and course development and has held positions as dean, professor of Public Administration, and Human Resource director. She has published several books and numerous articles/book chapters in the field of leadership studies. Her experience has led to invitations as presenter at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP), Shanghai, China; the Leadership in Central Europe Conference at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic; and a panel member at international conferences in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Guadalajara, Mexico, and Canada. She was a faculty presenter at the prestigious Salzburg Seminar in Salzburg, Austria and at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa where she presented a conceptual framework for leadership and transformation for regional governments in South Africa.

Review

“When you read a musical composition you see the formal notes but the power of the music comes from the space between them, from the invisible notes. Hickman and Sorenson, using this metaphor (and others) explore leadership inspired by a common purpose. Invisible Leadership is a composition filled with innovative concepts and practical examples grounded in established theory and their own research―A must-read for scholars and practitioners interested in the study and practice of leadership.” Author: Cynthia Cherrey Published On: 2013-01-31

"Hickman and Sorenson′s concept of ‘invisible leadership,’ that is, a passionately held common purpose that inspires people to commit themselves to its accomplishment, is exactly what has been missing (maybe, just invisible) from the field of leadership. This brilliant insight extricates the study of leadership from the morass of focusing on narcissistic, power-driven individuals. Instead, "invisible leadership" rivets our attention on that ineffable phenomenon we often mistake for human leaders’ individual qualities or accomplishments. Hickman and Sorenson have broken new ground! What a joy to read!" Author: Jean Lipman-Blumen, PhD Published On: 2013-01-31

“Understanding invisible leadership enables you to lead using the most effective form of power―intrinsic motivation of your people.” Author: Dr. Gert W. Meijer Published On: 2013-01-31

“The Power of Invisible Leadership explores leadership in a way that will prove useful to all leaders and followers, of all ages and backgrounds. Everyone can benefit from [this] insightful book.” Author: Angela Nicole Scott Published On: 2013-01-31

“...[The Power of Invisible Leadership] addresses a key component that every leader should consider. It draws effectively upon past work and provides a basic framework for understanding.” Author: Douglas Davenport Published On: 2013-01-31

“The foundation of this text is grounded in traditional and contemporary leadership philosophies and practices, and emphasizes invisible leadership from a variety of perspectives.” Author: Bryan Patterson Published On: 2013-01-31

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1412940176
• ISBN 13: 9781412940177
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120