We are excited to announce the publication of The Arts of Leading, a new book co-edited by Dr Edward Brooks, Executive Director of the Oxford Character Project, and Prof Michael Lamb, Executive Director of the Program for Leadership and Character and Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities at Wake Forest University.
The book made its UK debut with a special launch event at Rhodes House, Oxford, on 14th January 2025. Co-editors Dr Brooks and Prof Lamb were joined by contributors Melissa Jones Briggs and Dr Pegram Harrison for a lively panel discussion moderated by Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Former Warden and CEO of the Rhodes Trust. The event sparked a dynamic exploration of leadership beyond conventional models—highlighting the transformative roles of creativity, empathy, and critical reflection in shaping more purposeful and effective leadership. Bringing together insights from distinguished scholars across the classics, philosophy, religion, literature, history, art, music, and theatre, The Arts of Leading challenges common assumptions about leadership. Rather than treating the arts and humanities as mere management tools, this collection of insightful and refreshing essays uncovers alternative ways of imagining and embodying leadership in diverse historical, moral, political, and cultural contexts.
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“At a time when there is so much emphasis on business innovation and inventive problem-solving, this book reminds us that it is through active engagement with the arts and humanities that one acquires the habits of mind and character necessary to be a truly authentic leader."
Ronald A. Crutcher, University of Richmond