1st Edition

Essentials of Contemporary Business Leadership

By Amy E. Forbes, Craig A. Talmage Copyright 2026
404 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

404 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

404 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Essentials of Contemporary Business Leadership provides contemporary tools for the next generation of aspirational leaders to fully meet their potential and optimise group performance. The highly experienced authors utilize their own ‘Contemporary Leadership Dimensions’ model, which provides flexible and creative ways to enhance leadership learning. The book goes through the components of the... Read more

1. Introduction  Part 1: Self Leadership  2. Authentic Leadership  3. Leadership Identity and Style  4. Emotional and Cultural Intelligence  5. Social Identity and Intersectionality  Part 2: People Leadership  6. Relationship-Building in (In-)Person, Hybrid, and Remote Environments  7. Motivating for High Performance  8. Leading Collaborative Teams  9. Creating Inclusive Cultures  Part 3: Business Leadership  10. Strategy  11. Financial Acumen  12. The Digital Future  13. Entrepreneurial Mindset vs. Behavior  Part 4: Client Leadership  14. Customer Service Excellence  15. Drivers of Client Behaviors 16. Managing Change in the Client Landscape  17. Communicating Brand  Part 5: Community Leadership  18. Social Responsibility and Multiple Bottom Lines  19. Shared Value and Sustainability  20. Social Entrepreneurship  21. Meaningful Community Engagement  22. Conclusion

Biography

Amy E. Forbes is the Strategic Director for Custom Executive Education at Cornell University. 

Craig A. Talmage is an Associate Professor in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Hobart & William Smith Colleges.