Leadership
Scope & Guideline
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies:
The journal encourages contributions that draw from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, political science, and management, to provide a holistic understanding of leadership. - Critical Leadership Theory:
There is a strong emphasis on critiquing traditional leadership paradigms, focusing on topics like authenticity, ethics, and the social constructs surrounding leadership. - Contextual Leadership Dynamics:
The journal highlights the importance of context in leadership studies, examining how cultural, social, and political factors influence leadership styles and effectiveness. - Emerging Leadership Practices:
Research on innovative leadership practices, including shared leadership, collective agency, and virtual leadership, is a key focus area, reflecting contemporary challenges and transformations in leadership. - Social Justice and Leadership:
The journal addresses themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion within leadership, exploring how leadership can contribute to social change and justice. - Historical and Comparative Leadership Analysis:
There is a commitment to examining historical contexts and comparing different leadership models across cultures and time periods, enriching the discourse on leadership.
Trending and Emerging
- Authenticity and Leadership:
Research exploring the complexities of authenticity in leadership, particularly as it relates to ethical dilemmas and the experiences of marginalized groups, has gained significant traction. - Leadership in Crisis Situations:
An increase in studies examining leadership responses to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political upheaval, highlights the need for adaptive and resilient leadership practices. - Digital and Virtual Leadership:
With the rise of remote work, there is a growing body of research focused on digital leadership strategies and the implications of virtual team dynamics. - Social Movements and Leadership:
The intersection of leadership with social justice movements, including discussions on anti-racism and collective action, has emerged as a prominent theme in recent publications. - Post-Heroic Leadership Models:
Emerging frameworks that challenge traditional notions of heroism in leadership, focusing instead on humility, servant leadership, and relational dynamics, are increasingly prevalent. - Global Leadership Perspectives:
There is a noticeable trend towards examining leadership from a global perspective, considering how different cultural contexts shape leadership practices and theories.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Hierarchical Leadership Models:
The focus on traditional, top-down leadership models seems to be waning, as more articles emphasize collaborative and shared leadership approaches. - Heroic Leadership Narratives:
There is a noticeable decline in papers celebrating the 'hero-leader' archetype, with a shift towards examining the complexities and collaborative nature of leadership. - Corporate Leadership Perspectives:
Discussions centered around corporate leadership, particularly in the context of profit-driven motives, are less frequent, indicating a broader interest in socially responsible and ethical leadership. - Gendered Leadership Norms:
While gender remains a significant topic, the specific focus on traditional gender roles in leadership appears to be decreasing, with a more nuanced exploration of intersectionality and diverse identities taking precedence.
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