Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this paper the concepts of leadership and heroism are defined, discussed, and compared. The concepts are then integrated to form an orientation toward leadership known as heroic leadership. A model of heroic leadership consisting of five major dimensions including character, work orientation, risk-taking and reward orientation, relating to others, and organizational impact is then presented and discussed. Major sub-elements for each dimension are also identified and examined. The implications for leadership in non-heroic organizational settings are highlighted.
Recommended Citation
Morrow, Ira J., "Defining a New Type of Organizational Leadership: The Heroic Leader" (1999). Faculty Working Papers. 22.
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/lubinfaculty_workingpapers/22
Comments
This paper was published as a Faculty Working Paper (no. 190) for the Lubin School of Business, Center for Applied Research, November 1999.