Written by leading academics, it is a truly comprehensive text, bringing together 15 different areas of Leadership and demonstrating how they are all connected. Each area is critically evaluated, firmly grounded in research and explored in enough depth to appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This text is structured around a timeline which guides students through the psychological and sociological influences that have led to opposing arguments in the field of Leadership studies to the most current thinking and debates and future perspectives, ensuring a holistic understanding.