Entrepreneurial Leadership Development
Theory and Practice
Christian Harrison author Fida Ahmed author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:20th Aug '26
£171.99
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This book offers a pioneering and comprehensive examination of entrepreneurial leadership as an emerging and transformative approach to leadership theory and practice. Moving beyond traditional leadership models that emphasise innate personality traits and end outcomes, this book advances a dynamic, holistic perspective that foregrounds leadership development across diverse and often underexplored organisational contexts, including corporations, higher education institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Addressing the fragmented nature of existing scholarship, this book consolidates theoretical and empirical perspectives on entrepreneurial leadership, outlining its core attributes, antecedents, and developmental pathways. It adopts a multi-level lens, examining entrepreneurial leadership development at the individual, team, and organisational levels, and proposes practical development strategies such as experiential, reflective, and social learning, leadership development programmes, and digital and e-learning platforms.
A defining strength of this book lies in its integration of theory with practice. It identifies key entrepreneurial leadership capabilities and illustrates their application through practical case studies. This book also critically engages with contemporary challenges, incorporating ethics, contextual diversity, and technological orientation in an AI-driven world. It bridges theory and practice, offers actionable insights, and provides a roadmap for developing entrepreneurial leaders equipped to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change in the twenty-first century.
“This remarkable book stands out as a rigorous and insightful work that significantly advances understanding of leadership in contemporary organisations. Dr Ahmed and Professor Harrison bring exceptional scholarly depth and practical wisdom to the subject, seamlessly blending theory, empirical evidence, and real-world application. Their authoritative yet accessible writing makes this book an invaluable resource for academics and practitioners alike and firmly establishes them as leading voices in the evolving field of entrepreneurial leadership”. Professor Adebayo. M. Shittu, Agricultural, Resource, and Development Economist, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
“This book offers a timely, rigorous, and insightful exploration of entrepreneurial leadership that bridges theory and practice with clarity and purpose. Its holistic, multi-level framework and global perspective make it an essential resource for scholars, educators, and practitioners. A significant contribution to leadership development literature for navigating complexity, uncertainty, and innovation”. Dr. Camille Tyson Jacobs, Manhattan Borough Director of Restorative Practices and Implementation, New York City Public Schools Department of Education USA
“Entrepreneurial Leadership Development: Theory and Practice is a timely and authoritative contribution that reframes leadership as a dynamic, developable capability rather than a fixed set of traits. By integrating theory, empirical insight, and rich practice-oriented cases across individual, team, and organisational levels, the book offers a compelling roadmap for cultivating entrepreneurial leadership in diverse contexts. It is an essential read for scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to lead ethically, innovatively, and sustainably in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world”. Yusuf Giga, Head, Off Campus Division, University of Greater Manchester, UK
ISBN: 9781032849133
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 620g
224 pages