The Oxford Handbook of Leadership, Followership, and Identity (Oxford Library of Psychology)

Leadership and followership are not just roles, but dynamic identities shaped by complex identity construction and deconstruction processes that define who leads, who follows, and how individuals navigate managerial transitions and changes in their roles.In The Oxford Handbook of Leadership, Followership, and Identity, Olga Epitropaki and Ronit Kark bring together prominent scholars to delve into the evolving field of leader and follower identity.They explore how our self-perceptions as leaders and followers can shape personal, team, and organizational outcomes, as well as how these identities evolve over time.Chapters highlight intrapersonal identity processes and identity development across diverse contexts; how relational and contextual factors influence leader and follower identities; the challenges of navigating multiple identities and identity tensions; intergroup leadership; cultural influences on identity integration; the role of vision communication in shaping collective ident