Ciceros new leadership : a proto-transformational leadership theory / Evan R.W. Dutmer (senior instructor in ethics, Department of Leadership Education, Culver Academies, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dutmer, Evan R. W., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Jepson studies in leadership

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transformational leadership.

Political leadership.

Cicero, Marcus Tullius.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 2026.

Summary:

Informative and enlightening, in Cicero's New Leadership Evan R.W. Dutmer explores an important ancient predecessor to mainstream leadership studies research. Using Marcus Tullius Cicero's On the Republic as a point of departure, Dutmer connects its vision for leadership with contemporary parallels, examining key virtues beneficial to both individuals and societies. Dutmer introduces the term 'proto-transformational' to categorize Cicero's leadership theory, addressing the ancient biases present in his idealized leadership portraits. The book outlines how Cicero's ideal leaders are both ethical and effective: they act as authentic transformational leaders, selflessly serving the common good while demonstrating virtuous integrity in their words and actions. Dutmer also highlights how Cicero's model, which centers on the practice of the Cardinal Virtues, aligns with current character-focused leadership development frameworks. Chapters address the emerging developments in two crucial movements in modern leadership studies: transformational leadership and Leadership for Flourishing. This book is an essential read for scholars and students of leadership theory, ethics, political science and political philosophy. By establishing Cicero as a significant leadership thinker, it will also appeal to those interested in applying such concepts to debates and areas of practical importance within law, religion and constitutions.

Contents:

Introduction

1. 'A mirror for fellow-citizens': Cicero's proto-transformational leadership ideal of the rector rei publicae

2. Scipio's Rome and Critias's Athens: Utopian mythmaking and the narrative foundations of proto-transformational leadership in Cicero's De Republica and Plato's Timaeus

3. Summa et perfecta gloria: Cicero on the prototransformational leader's ambition, reputation, and care for future human beings

4. Not alone: A proto-transformational collegium of virtuous leader-friends

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781049403496

1049403495

OCLC:

1594352663

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.