Overview

Vampire Leaders Suck sheds light on the characteristics and impacts of a form of toxic leadership that sucks the life out of individuals, groups, and organizations. Using vampire lore allegory, leader experiences, and critical examination, it book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to identify, understand, and counteract these detrimental behaviors. This book aims to unveil the mystic of vampirism as a precursor to fostering a culture of positive leadership by contrasting vampire-like qualities with strategies for nurturing supportive, inspiring, and ethical leadership. Though the content of this book plays out in higher education, the relatability makes the content a valuable resource for educators, administrators, HR professionals, and policy makers.

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Author:   Patrice W. Glenn Jones (Alabama State University, USA)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.198kg
ISBN:  

9781837088652

ISBN 10:   1837088659
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   10 October 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I. The First Bite: Exposing the Vampire in Leadership Chapter 1. The Self-Mastery of Leadership Chapter 2. Exposing the Shadows: Introducing Vampire Leadership Chapter 3. Unveiling the Veil: Identifying the Vampires Among Us in Academia Chapter 4. The Deleterious Effects of Vampire Leadership Chapter 5. Abusive Supervision: An Organizational Behavior Perspective of Vampire Leaders; Oscar Holmes IV Part II. Once Bitten: Tales of Interaction with Vampire Leaders Interlude Chapter 6. When Vampire Leaders Cast Long Shadows; Lenford C. Sutton, Sr. Chapter 7. Triumvirate of Darkness: Chronicles of Vampire Leaders in the Academy; Kevin A. Rolle Chapter 8. Manipulation and the Lair of Mediocrity; Roswell Lawrence, Jr. Chapter 9. Emerging From the Snake Pit Part III. Changing the Direction of the Bite: We Bite Back Call to Action Chapter 10. From the Ashes: Radical Rebirths to Defy Annihilation Chapter 11. The Influence of Leadership Chapter 12. Creating “A SPACE” for New Leadership: Courageous Leadership for Adaptive Change Chapter 13. The College of Tomorrow: Guided by Courageous Leadership for Adaptive Change

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Patrice W. Glenn Jones PhD is a 2023-2024 American Council on Education Fellow, online educational specialist, and educational leader committed to transformation and innovation, Alabama State University, USA.

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