Research into leadership often focuses on standard business organizations. We know little about these proposed models apply to leadership in other contexts, such as the military, sports, film and television industries or religious organizations. Here, we deliberately reverse the idea of investigating how standard models fit into non-standard contexts; we want to know what leadership lessons can be drawn from compelling yet understudied contexts. Research and theory from four types of contexts are presented: Those characterized by high levels of competition, such as sport, those in which the generation of innovation and creativity is crucial e.g. film and television, high-risk contexts such as the military and aviation, and those where fostering the well-being of others is at the core. To summarize, as much as we can learn about leadership from standard business organizations and apply it to unusual contexts, the same applies the other way round: Idiosyncrasies of compelling contexts teach us fundamental lessons about leadership which are also applicable to other settings.

This collection of contributions by international experts in the field provides an update on dark personality in the workplace, covering several different aspects including narcissism, power motives, and leadership outcomes of dark personality. Data has been collected in different countries, using different methodological approaches, and all contributions underwent peer review. The volume comprises current reviews of dark personality and narcissism in the workplace, explores innovative methodological approaches to measuring dark personality, looks at how to deal with dark leadership as well as presents several empirical contributions on the relationships between dark triad personality traits and states, power motives, motivation to lead, and abusive supervision. This is essential reading for personality researchers, occupational psychologist, and anyone interested in the Dark Triad and other dark personality traits.

People were once restricted to food native to their region and produced locally. Today, however, food from any place in the world is available, or can be made available, anywhere else. Often there is no or very little information about the nutritional and health aspects of these foods. Nutrition and Health of Western European Foods: Traditional and Ethnic Diets is part of series that will cover the entire globe and is aimed at filling the knowledge gap from traditional and scientific points of view. This volume provides an analysis of traditional and ethnic foods from Western Europe, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Germany. It also addresses the history of use, composition, preparation, ingredient origin, nutritional aspects, and health effects of various foods and food products in each of these countries. Nutrition and Health of Western European Foods: Traditional and Ethnic Diets ultimately presents both local and international regulations, providing suggestions to harmonize these regulations and promote global availability of these foods.

Regulating Safety of Traditional and Ethnic Foods, a compilation from a team of experts in food safety, nutrition, and regulatory affairs, examines a variety of traditional foods from around the world, their risks and benefits, and how regulatory steps may assist in establishing safe parameters for these foods without reducing their cultural or nutritive value. Many traditional foods provide excellent nutrition from sustainable resources, with some containing nutraceutical properties that make them not only a source of cultural and traditional value, but also valuable options for addressing the growing need for food resources. This book discusses these ideas and concepts in a comprehensive and scientific manner.

Dieses Buch bietet Personalverantwortlichen an Hochschulen und anderen Forschungseinrichtungen einen praxisnahen UEberblick uber Grundlage und Methoden einer erfolgreichen Personalauswahl. Neben personalpsychologischem Basiswissen werden Besonderheiten der Auswahl im Wissenschaftskontext vermittelt (Berufungsverfahren an Universitaten, Geschlecht und Personalauswahl u.a.) und ein idealtypischer Auswahlprozess dargestellt (Anforderungsanalysen, Gestaltung von Stellenausschreibungen, Unterlagensichtung, Arbeitsproben, Bewerbungsinterviews u.a.). Ein weiteres Kapitel widmet sich den Besonderheiten bei der Auswahl von Professorinnen und Professoren und abschliessend werden Fallbeispiele zu Standards und erfolgreichen Projekten im deutschsprachigen Raum vorgestellt. Ein Buch fur Personalverantwortliche an Universitaten und anderen Forschungseinrichtungen sowie Professorinnen und Professoren aller Fachrichtungen.

Where do we find the relationships that matter in our second adulthood? Susanne Braun Levine, author of "Inventing the Rest of Our Lives," anwers these questions with charming wit, experience, and intrigue in "How We Love Now," with a new introduction by the author.
Today, women in their fifties, sixties, and seventies are defining a totally new love narrative. Whether they are already experiencing intimacy--and great sex --or longing to, these women are discovering unparalleled freedom and joy. Continuing Suzanne Braun Levine's ongoing conversation with women in Second Adulthood, "How We Love Now" draws on her interviews with women across the country. Some are finding new relationships--with younger men, other women, or rediscovered childhood sweethearts--while others are enriching longstanding ones. (Of course, the Internet has opened up a new world of opportunities.) Their funny, heart-wrenching, and inspiring stories prove that this pioneering generation of women is continuing to take risks--and enjoying life more than ever.

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An inspiring guide to maximizing creativity and happiness in the second half of life
Suzanne Braun Levine follows her groundbreaking "Inventing the Rest of Our Lives" with fresh insights, research, and practical advice on the challenges and unexpected rewards for women in their fifties, sixties, and seventies. Rich with anecdotes, this book captures the voices of women who are confronting change, renegotiating their relationships, and discovering who they are now that they are finally grown up. Levine's own warm, wise, and humorous voice make this guide encouraging, enriching, and empowering.
"50 Is the New Fifty" is about survival, joy, and camaraderie, and it proves that fifty is its own wonderful stage of possibilities and promise.
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New brain research is proving it: Women at midlife really do start to see the world differently. Some 37 million women now entering their fifties and sixties-a unique generation-are refashioning their lives, with dramatic results. They have fulfilled all the prescribed roles-daughter, wife, mother, employee, but they're not ready to retire. They want to experience more. Suzanne Braun Levine gives us a fun, smart, and tremendously informative road map through the challenging and uncharted territory that lies ahead.