This book explores the nature and uniqueness of leadership in Iceland within a business and economic context. Starting with an analysis of Iceland’s geographical location, historical development and societal culture, the authors critically examine the major elements of the Icelandic business environment from an individual to a global level, and from economic prosperity to financial collapse. They particularly focus on leadership and human resource management within this unique societal culture and discuss the specific issues that are unique to Iceland, i.e. entrepreneurship, gender egalitarianism, equality, low power-distance, reflecting on, and orienting within contemporary leadership theories. The book covers a variety of analytical methods and cases, providing a unique introduction to leadership in Iceland, and opening avenues for further research into this relatively new phenomenon.

This new issue in our leadership series provides you with country-specific analysis of culturally endorsed leadership practices and expectations for the countries: Angola, Bahrain, Czechia, Egypt, Iceland, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malawi, Mongolia, Panama, Slovenia, Tanzania, the United Kingdom and Zambia. 'Exploring Global Leadership' provides a reference for senior executives or those aiming at a cross-border career, to understand cultural differences across selected countries. Each semester we report on our quantitative survey-based global study, on our analyses of existing in-country leadership literature, preferably written by locals in the target language, and lastly on our empirical validations we hope to obtain through recorded video and audio interviews. A book providing a reference for those aiming at a cross-border career, or interested in international management issues.

‘Delineating Leadership’ provides an invaluable reference point for senior executives or those striving towards a successful cross-border career, to understand how cultural differences impact upon leadership styles and practices. Each semester, we publish a report on our quantitative survey-based global study, alongside our review of extant in-country leadership literature, preferably written by local scholars and professionals in their native language. Moreover, we attempt to empirically validate these findings by conducting expert interviews with native specialists. This new issue of our ongoing leadership series presents country-specific analyses of culturally endorsed leadership practices and styles in the following countries: Austria, Botswana, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Czechia, Denmark, Ghana, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Paraguay, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Suriname, Switzerland, Turkey and Vietnam. This publication contains contributions from around 140 researchers from 24 countries who participated in the Cross-Cultural Business Skills elective offered by the Part-time Academy of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). Final Editors: Sander Schroevers and Christopher Higgings, Bibliographic editor Isabella Swart. The following authors contributed: Akua Asamoah, Alessandro Smit, Alexander Zeeb, Amina Nait Ali, Amke Bouw, An Nguyễn, Anna Henselmans, Arthur Smorenburg, Ashraf El Kouch, Bas van der Bijl, Bas van Doorn, Beatrice Iam, Betsy Lasamahu, Brent Schrander, Cherish Gunputsing, Chessa Albers, Chontelle van der Winden, Christine Samaan, Daniel de Rooij, Danique Lemmers, David Riedlinger, Delano Moreno, Dennis Osafo, Diana Magaadi, Dion Brouwer, Djaasim Tuk, Donja Touati, Dylan Sitters, Eglė Gedvilaitė, Elif Tomris, Emma Huiberts, Emma van de Geer, Emy Veerbeek, Ephraim Boakye, Eva van Fulpen, Fatimah Ketwaru, Grégory d'Almeida, Hana Murovec, Hannah Nietzman, Helena Hansson, Hidde Keilholz, Ibrahima Ba, Ilias el Hor, Irene Torrabias Gotarra, Ishtar van Noord, Janna Philip, Jeremia Turangan, Jessy Pérukel, Jill van Drongelen, Jip Heins, Joan Bhagwandin, Jorn Koster, Joseph Diongco, Joyce Groot, Julia Osadchenko, Julie Hablé, Jusline Zein, Kainé Willie-Harry, Koen Geukes, Krizzia Kerkhoff Guerrero, Lana Draskovich, Lara Waschl, Lars Veltman, Lawrence Allick, Leana van den Akker, Lilian van Braak, Lisa Hendriks, Luca Allaart, Luck Swinkels, Lucy MacDonald, Luís Silva dos Santos, Mar Torrabias Gotarra, Matthijs Botter, Max Meijer, Maya Chine, Melissa Trebes, Melvin Jonker, Merel Lohman, Mike van der Raad, Mina Hammad, Misha Oosterwijk, Mitchell van Rhijn, Mutlu Atmaca, Надежда Иванова (Nadezhda Ivanova), Naomi de Jager, Nassim Adahchour, Naz Güven, Niels Jolij, Nina van de Pieterman, Noah Bruins, Nora Hansali, Noor Kotek, Nyawal Ter Jour, Orswin Winklaar, Oscar Cohen, Osirius Gauthier, Pankaja Karunaratna, Patryk Cieplik, Pegy Ibrahim, Queency Schouten, Quốc Đạt Nguyễn, Rebecca Eckhardt, Reno Zeekaf, Rick Bakker, Robertine Rietveld, Ruben Nietzman, Ryan Kerkhoff, Sabina Šturzová, Sara Miqdadi, Sascha Marx, Shaira Kalberer, Shyma Bassala, Sidney van der Wal, Silvana Batenburg, Simon de Bruijn, Simran Kaur Singh, Sophie Duijn, Sophie Pijnenburg, Souar Aladib, Stan Ammerlaan, Stef Stiegelis, Sterre Loschinski, Stijn Wind, Syl Boots, Tariq Lijkwan, تلژین عبد القادر (Teljien Abdulkadir), Thomas Woud, Timo van Lingen, Tom Rutten, Tu Bui, Wessel Kramer, William Michael, Xaviëlle Zichem, Yeelen Terleth, Zbigniew Zapert, Zeynep Altıntop and Zümra Öcal.

The Success of Small States in International Relations highlights the normality and power of small states in international relations. This book overturns the stereotype that small states, however defined, are weak and are, or ought to be, consigned to the margins of international relations. It argues that small states are not ‘punching above their weight’, or even anomalies – since it is large states which are the anomaly in the global system. The text unpacks the nature and character of small state success, while also looking critically at thirteen episodes in modern history where small states, singly or collectively, emerged victorious in confrontations with larger states. The case studies, globally sourced, are bookended by conceptual and analytic reviews of what these events mean for diplomacy, international relations and small states more generally. This book will appeal to scholars and students of comparative political science and international relations, particularly from small states, as well as policy makers and senior small state government officers.

The Canadian first lady of Iceland pens a book about why this tiny nation is leading the charge in gender equality, in the vein of The Moment of Lift. Iceland is the best place on earth to be a woman—but why? For the past twelve years, the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report has ranked Iceland number one on its list of countries closing the gap in equality between men and women. What is it about Iceland that enables its society to make such meaningful progress in this ongoing battle, from electing the world’s first female president to passing legislation specifically designed to help even the playing field at work and at home? The answer is found in the country’s sprakkar, an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. Eliza Reid—Canadian born and raised, and now first lady of Iceland—examines her adopted homeland’s attitude toward women: the deep-seated cultural sense of fairness, the influence of current and historical role models, and, crucially, the areas where Iceland still has room for improvement. Throughout, she interviews dozens of sprakkar to tell their inspirational stories, and expertly weaves in her own experiences as an immigrant from small-town Canada. The result is an illuminating discussion of what it means to move through the world as a woman and how the rules of society play more of a role in who we view as equal than we may understand. What makes many women’s experiences there so positive? And what can we learn about fairness to benefit our society? Like influential and progressive first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Michelle Obama, Reid uses her platform to bring the best of her nation to the world. Secrets of the Sprakkar is a powerful and atmospheric portrait of a tiny country that could lead the way forward for us all.

The European Union_the world's greatest experiment in interstate reconciliation through regional integration_is now fifty years old. However, it remains a mystery to many people in and outside Europe. This clear and comprehensive book is dedicated to 'demystifying' the EU for both introductory and seasoned students of European integration. Roy H. Ginsberg begins with the foundation blocks of history, law, economics, and politics to provide the context for understanding integration. He then deconstructs the EU into its individual elements to examine them in relation to one another and to the whole before reconstructing the EU as a single polity. In doing so, he evaluates the EU's scope for agency and its effects on Europeans and non-Europeans alike. Emphasizing this wider perspective, Ginsberg convincingly demonstrates that the EU is a wellspring of support for conflict prevention and resolution throughout the world.

Creating a successful strategy, and the process of strategic thinking, is key to the growth plans of all businesses. But how do business leaders engage with, define and manage this process? And what do today's most successful CEOs consider to be the key components of creating a successful strategy? Using unique and original interviews with 6 top business leaders, Tony Grundy examines the key components of successful strategizing, from analysis versus synthesis, competitive strategy, economic values, and overcoming strategic constraints. Using examples from the manufacturing, retailing, services and trading industries, the book provides a strategy system for every business leader, and helps managers to develop and implement a winning strategy for their organization.

This new book examines the structural forces behind mega trends in China, refuting conventional wisdom and demystifying media and market hypes about business opportunity and policy. It uses rigorous economic research and evidence to provide a new view of mega trends in China, and expose new trends and problems that will affect China and the World.

A fictional story told through the perspectives of several scientists who overcome their leadership challenges by exploring the purpose, work, and process of leading.