Meaning and being: existentialist concepts in leadership

John Lawler

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2004, vol. 1, issue 1, 61-72

Abstract: The subject of leadership in organisations continues to attract considerable interest from academics and practitioners alike. A common definition of leadership is still, however, elusive. Research approaches to leadership are characterised by a positivist approach, whilst many assumptions about leadership receive little critical attention. Concepts from Sartrean existential philosophy are examined, particularly the concern with "meaning" and "being". Approaches to leadership are explored using these concepts and it is argued that a more subjective perspective on leadership might help us understand meaning within the leadership relationship.

Keywords: leadership; existentialism; meaning; being; management. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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