| Title: |
The seductive call for ‘new’ leaders |
| Authors: |
Garretsen, Harry; Stoker, Janka I. |
| Contributors: |
Garretsen, Harry; I. Stoker, Janka |
| Source: |
Garretsen, H & Stoker, J I 2025, The seductive call for ‘new’ leaders. in H Garretsen & J I. Stoker (eds), Leadership in a turbulent era. Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 62-83. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035327294.00011 |
| Publisher Information: |
Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
University of Groningen research database |
| Description: |
This chapter explores the recurring call for ‘new’ leaders during our turbulent times, focusing on two archetypes: the ‘strong’ leader and the ‘female’ leader. It critically examines why these stereotypical leaders emerge in crises and whether they deliver effective outcomes. The ‘strong’ leader, often associated with authoritarian traits, appeals during uncertainty by promising control and stability, but empirical evidence shows they frequently underperform and harm democratic institutions. Conversely, the ‘female’ leader is idealized for perceived empathy and crisis management skills, particularly during health crises like COVID-19, though robust research does not confirm this gender-based advantage. Both archetypes rely heavily on stereotypes rather than objective assessments of leadership potential. The chapter argues that while stereotypes simplify decision-making, they often lead to suboptimal leader selection. Encouragingly, evidence suggests that stereotypes can evolve, influenced by exposure to more diverse leaders and changing societal norms. |
| Document Type: |
book part |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| ISBN: |
978-1-03-532728-7; 1-03-532728-7 |
| Relation: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/hdl/https://hdl.handle.net/11370/b312cbc2-1037-416c-bee9-99be9418f7b3; info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/isbn/9781035327287; urn:ISBN:9781035327287 |
| DOI: |
10.4337/9781035327294.00011 |
| Availability: |
https://hdl.handle.net/11370/b312cbc2-1037-416c-bee9-99be9418f7b3; https://research.rug.nl/en/publications/b312cbc2-1037-416c-bee9-99be9418f7b3; https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035327294.00011; https://pure.rug.nl/ws/files/1418807656/9781035327294-chapter4.pdf |
| Rights: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess ; https://www.rug.nl/library/open-access/article-25fa-pilot-end-user-agreement |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.161C607F |
| Database: |
BASE |