The Empirical Expression of Relational Leadership: Turning Points in Responsive Interplays.
Journal
Academy of Management Proceedings
ISSN
0065-0668
ISSN-Digital
2151-6561
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2015-08
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper responds to this year’s Academy call to opening governance and exploring practices that mandate for action. I wish to respond to the call from the leadership field of studies, drawing on the division’s interest in process thinking. The paper questions the dominant individualistic lens in leadership studies as problematic in the fluctuating, ever-changing process of becoming (Chia & Holt, 2009), and proposes a relational understanding that goes beyond dualistic assumptions of separation (Gergen, 2009). This is explored in an empirical study, focusing on the processes of relating in responsive interplays in dialogue, where turning points punctuate the expression of leadership. The paper ends with a discussion about leadership as an ongoing, polymorphic process in pursuit of co-created direction.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Academy of Management
Publisher place
Chicago
Number
1
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
249965