ABSTRACT

This chapter provides a historical perspective to the concept of leadership and describes leadership theories of motivation and management. It also provides an understanding of what emotional intelligence (EQ) is and its value to life and leadership development. The chapter discusses the concept of positive psychology, positive leadership, and their impact on innovation. It introduces the concept of authentic leadership and its strong relevance to management and the six common styles of leadership. The chapter explains the three levels of leadership model as a practical tool for developing leaders' leadership presence, know-how, and skill. It also explains why leaders should practice systems thinking and the role of leadership in engineering education. The chapter also discusses the quality of leadership for meeting sustainability development goals. The scientific study of leadership began at the turn of the twentieth century with the "great man" perspective, which saw history as being shaped by exceptional individuals.