The Routledge Critical Companion to Leadership Studies

The Routledge Critical Companion to Leadership Studies, 1st Edition, is a reference work that provides an overview of critical leadership scholarship. The volume surveys contemporary research to direct leadership theory, development, and practice toward liberation, justice, and equity.

Core thematic areas explore philosophical frameworks, power dynamics, diversity, and educational models alongside critical perspectives on leadership studies. Individual chapters examine collaborative practices and organizational politics, presenting alternative ways to understand leadership.

Curated for undergraduate students, postgraduates, academic staff, and researchers, each chapter synthesizes current literature while suggesting avenues for future research. The collection also offers critical ideas to help leadership practitioners interrogate and transform how they lead.