Linguistics

Engineering

Philosophy

Economic system

Public relations

Neuroleadership

Economics

Computer science

Macro level

Management science

Globalization

Physics

Divergence (linguistics)

Psychology

Leadership studies

Optics

Management

Political science

Macro

Sociology

Focus (optics)

Programming language

Shared leadership

Stakeholder

Leadership style

Engineering ethics

Leadership theory

Academy of Management Perspectives

This article serves as an overview of the articles included in this symposium as well as a consideration of how the topic of responsible leadership can be framed in terms of research directions. Specifically, we focus on how the included articles bring attention to the theoretical divergence within the literature. To help address the variations of responsible leadership theories, we identify five areas in need of further research: (1) responsible leadership processes and outcomes, (2) stakeholder priorities, (3) training and development, (4) globalization and macro-level forces, and (5) measurement and assessment. In our discussion of each area, we elaborate by referring to other articles in the symposium, and we provide examples of specific issues that challenge responsible leadership research and implementation. Additionally, because responsible leadership concerns both the micro and macro levels of analysis, our discussion considers individuals, groups, and organizations.

Responsible Leadership: Theoretical Issues and Research Directions