In this episode of the Leadership Spark podcast, Sylvain converses with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned professor of public leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. They discuss particularly her book “Leadership: Essential selections” and explore the intricate dynamics between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of context. Barbara introduces her leader-follower-context triad, critiques the leadership industry's leader-centric focus, and discusses the distinctions between power, authority, and influence.

Show notes:

Book  “Bad Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book  “Followership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book  “LEADERSHIP: Essential Selections on Power, Authority, and Influence” by Barbara Kellerman

Book  “The end of Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book  “Professionalizing Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book  “Leadership from bad to worse” by Barbara Kellerman

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