Contemporary leadership in sport organizations / David Scott

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I : A Leadership primer -- Chapter 1 : A leadership primer -- Chapter 2 : Results, relationships, and responsibility -- Part II : Contemporary thought in leadership applications for sport organizations -- Chapter 3 ; Emotional intelligence and leadership -- Chapter 4 : Building a culture of success -- Chapter 5 : Vision and strategic leadership -- Chapter 6 : Complexity and problem solving -- Chapter 7 : Change, turnaround, and crisis leadership -- Chapter 8 : Diversity leadership -- Chapter 9 : Globalization and leadership -- Part III : Developing sport leadership of the future -- Chapter 10 : Leadership learning and development -- Chapter 11 : Future considerations

This text blends research on leadership with practical application of the skills and knowledge that students will need on the job. This text provides sport management students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex topic of leadership in sport through a presentation of foundational and contemporary research, numerous practical examples and analytical exercises, and thought-provoking self-assessments and quotes. More than leadership tips from a sport personality, this book translates classic and contemporary research in leadership into leadership skills and behaviors that are useful in present-day sport settings. Synopses of research findings are presented in table format for an accessible approach to understanding the three Rs of leadership: relationships, results, and responsibility.