Product Description
by Aditya Simha (Author)
This fun and accessible study of leadership takes readers on an enchanting journey into the world of vampires, werewolves and demons found in the hit television show 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
In this addition to the Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture series, author Aditya Simha teaches readers how they themselves can become effective leaders. Each chapter includes practical take-aways that readers can use to improve their own leadership skills. Illustrative examples from the Slayerverse (including characters such as Buffy, Xander, Giles, Willow, Tara) are presented in various chapters to aid in understanding the importance of successful leadership.
Whether readers are familiar with the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' or are new to the series, this engaging study will engross even the casual reader. Readers of various backgrounds, from undergrads to professionals, will find the topics of power and gender thoughtfully explored.
Author Biography
Aditya Simha is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. He obtained his PhD in Business Administration at Washington State University. He teaches Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the MBA and Undergraduate levels, and teaches Micro Issues in Business, and Contemporary Research Methods at the Doctoral level. In addition his many journal articles, Simha has published Leadership Insights for Wizards and Witches in the Exploring Effective Leadership through Popular Culture book series.
