Engaging employees through whole leadership
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explain the “whole leadership” approach to engaging the heads, hearts and guts of employees.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper draws on research and case study material to demonstrate the importance of engaging employees to achieve organizational goals.
Practical implications
The paper provides useful guidelines for a whole leadership approach and suggestions for how HR professionals can implement learning opportunities to introduce whole leadership skills and behaviors in their organizations.
Originality/value
The paper demonstrates the value of a whole leadership approach in engaging, motivating and inspiring employees, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, increasing globalization and complexity in organizational life.
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Citation
Hayward, S. (2010), "Engaging employees through whole leadership", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 9 No. 3, pp. 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/14754391011040028
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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