Sport leadership in the 21st century

Sports Leadership in the 21st Century provides students with the most current and comprehensive understanding of leadership in sport management. Authored and contributed by leading sport management researchers and practitioners, this text immerses students in the learning process through case studie...

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Main Authors: Borland, John F. (Author), Kane, Gregory M. (Author), Burton, Laura J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA Jones and Bartlett Learning © 2015
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Table of Contents:
  • Leadership theories
  • Understanding the difference between leadership and management
  • Transformational, transactional and servant leadership
  • The necessary skills set
  • Communication that motivates and resonates
  • Applying a principled and ethical approach to sport leadership
  • Strategy and leadership
  • Forging significant change
  • Fostering innovation
  • Handling crisis and conflict
  • Team leadership and group dynamics
  • Shepherding sport for development organizations
  • Addressing the gender gap in sport
  • Lingering issues in race and leadership
  • Positioning the organization through branding
  • Leading athletes with disabilities
  • Leadership on a global scale
  • Real world applications and career paths