The Handbook of Research on Innate Leadership Characteristics and Examinations of Successful First-Time Leaders is a comprehensive reference source that focuses on what qualities distinguish first-time leadership from traditional leaders, while furthering leadership theories that look at other variables such as situational factors, knowledge base, skill levels, etc. It reviews the various approaches used by first-time leadership and how each of them uniquely approaches effective leadership, key outcomes, and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Furthermore, it distinguishes between the traditional route for leadership, the gradual moving up of an individual over time to higher positions, and a first-time leadership in which an individual begins right away in a position without climbing the professional ladder. This book will attempt to draw lessons from existing first-time leadership experience and provide evidence for the appropriateness of such a route to leadership. Topics highlighted include transformational leadership, political leaders, ethical and unethical leadership, and leadership development. This book is ideal for young professionals, leaders, executives, managers, graduate students, practitioners, government officials, researchers, academicians, and students.

Topics Covered
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
•Behavioral Characteristics of Leaders
•Compassionate Leadership
•Ethical and Unethical Leadership
•Family Business
•First-Time Leadership
•Gender and Diversity
•Industry 4.0
•Leaders in the Digital Era
•Leadership Characteristics
•Leadership Development
•Leadership Practices
•Leadership Theory
•Organizational Culture
•Political Leaders
•Predictive Analytics
•Public Health Leadership
•Workplace Bullying