Leadership in Digital Contexts

Leadership in Digital Contexts features research-informed ideas, strategies, and guiding reflection questions that will encourage readers to explore the dynamics of leadership in an increasingly globalized and mediated world. Four central ideas provide a foundation for this text: Communication theory provides a productive and appropriate lens through which to explore the complexities of leadership in a digital context. While many factors associated with the study and practice of leadership are consistent across situations and contexts, information and communication technologies have altered the leadership landscape in notable ways. An understanding of leadership in a digital context requires awareness of the interactions across leaders, followers, and the broader environment in which these dynamics occur. The effective and ethical practice of leadership in a digital context is a topic of interest across disciplines, professions, and settings. By engaging with the concepts and strategies introduced in this book, readers can intentionally consider and re-consider one's practices, expectations, and goals for engaging in leadership in a digital world.