Definition
A mutually recognized relationship between an individual or a small group, on the one hand, and a larger number of followers, sustained by transactional linkages with followers, enabling the leader(s) to persuade, set goals, and urge or discourage actions in ways that the followers do not ignore.
Introduction
Leadership is an essential component of mass politics, public policy formation and implementation, nation and state building, conflict, and warfare, among a number of other concerns, yet the concept remains somewhat ill defined (for general analytical perspectives, see Blondel 1987; Edinger 1967; Elcock 2001; Jones 1989; Kellerman 1984, 1986; Paige 1977). During the first half of the twentieth century, perhaps in response to the rise of both democratic and undemocratic leaders enjoying considerable mass popularity – or at least...
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Johnston, M. (2016). Political Leadership. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_2242-1
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