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The romance of heroism and heroic leadership / by George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allison (University of Richmond).

By: Goethals, George R [author.]Contributor(s): Allison, Scott T [author.] [author.]Material type: TextTextSeries: Emerald points: Publisher: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: 1 online resource (ix, 189 pages)Content type: Media type: Carrier type: ISBN: 9781787566552 (e-book)Subject(s): Leadership -- Psychological aspects | Heroes -- Psychological aspects | Business & Economics -- Leadership | Management: leadership & motivationAdditional physical formats: No titleDDC classification: 658.4092 LOC classification: HD57.7 | .G64 2018Online resources: Full-Text | Full-Text
Contents:
Prelims -- Introduction: the romance of heroism -- Mystery and meaning: ambiguity and the perception of leaders, heroes, and villains -- The three kings: dissent and evolving perceptions of heroism -- Heroic transforming leadership: touching the better angels of our nature -- How heroes transform themselves and the world -- Conclusion: resolving ambiguity to discern and create true heroes -- References -- Index.
Summary: Heroes permeate our culture. From superheroes on screen to the everyday heroics of our public services, the word 'hero' is a familiar descriptor in every form of media. But what makes a hero? And what makes heroes 'heroic'? Leadership experts George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allison explore how the romantic conceptions of heroes and heroic leaders are constructed, both in real life and in our heads. Looking at the dichotomy of heroism and villainy, they offer insights into Donald Trump's ascension to the US presidency, particularly detailing the correspondence between the needs of the US public and the promises the former reality TV star made in reply. They also consider how three highly charismatic men dramatically and fundamentally changed American society in the mid-twentieth century - Martin Luther King (1929-1968), Elvis Presley (1935-1977), and Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), called here the "Three Kings" of the US. This exciting and innovative study explores how charisma and human needs create images of individuals as heroes and villains. For researchers and students of psychology and leadership, this is a fundamental text on the creation of both genuine heroes, and false idols.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prelims -- Introduction: the romance of heroism -- Mystery and meaning: ambiguity and the perception of leaders, heroes, and villains -- The three kings: dissent and evolving perceptions of heroism -- Heroic transforming leadership: touching the better angels of our nature -- How heroes transform themselves and the world -- Conclusion: resolving ambiguity to discern and create true heroes -- References -- Index.

Heroes permeate our culture. From superheroes on screen to the everyday heroics of our public services, the word 'hero' is a familiar descriptor in every form of media. But what makes a hero? And what makes heroes 'heroic'? Leadership experts George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allison explore how the romantic conceptions of heroes and heroic leaders are constructed, both in real life and in our heads. Looking at the dichotomy of heroism and villainy, they offer insights into Donald Trump's ascension to the US presidency, particularly detailing the correspondence between the needs of the US public and the promises the former reality TV star made in reply. They also consider how three highly charismatic men dramatically and fundamentally changed American society in the mid-twentieth century - Martin Luther King (1929-1968), Elvis Presley (1935-1977), and Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), called here the "Three Kings" of the US. This exciting and innovative study explores how charisma and human needs create images of individuals as heroes and villains. For researchers and students of psychology and leadership, this is a fundamental text on the creation of both genuine heroes, and false idols.

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