Responsible Leadership

The second edition of Responsible Leadership offers orienting knowledge on how to lead in a world of contested values―a world where leadership work extends beyond leaders and direct reports to a whole range of stakeholders inside and outside an organization.

The new edition comes at a time where leaders face growing expectations to do better, and more, and where leadership challenges such as the ethical tragedy of climate change and global pandemics highlight the urgency of collective action. Updated and significantly extended, the second edition of this much acclaimed volume assembles leading scholars and practitioners in the field. It includes new chapters on inclusive leadership, the study of responsible leadership, the purpose of organizations, authenticity and values, virtuous leadership, irresponsible leadership, the paradoxical nature of responsible leadership, responsible leadership in context and in Asia, artistic expression to enable responsible leadership, responsible leadership measurement, and new directions for responsible leadership.

This volume offers rich and functional insights into the concept and practice of responsible leadership. It will appeal to academics and practitioners alike with a wide array of perspectives grounded in pioneering scholarship and best practice.

Nicola M. Pless is Professor of Positive Business at the University of South Australia, and the recipient of the Aspen Institute’s Faculty Pioneer Award. Dr Pless is a former senior executive whose work focuses on the ideation and development of integrative responsible leadership.

Thomas Maak is Professor of Leadership and Director of the Centre for Workplace Leadership at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has worked extensively with companies and governments at the interface of ethics, governance, and leadership.