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Urick  \nThe aim of this series is to examine modern and innovative business theories and methods via relatable popular cultural themes. The books will provide academically rigorous and credible applications and solutions to practitioners and upper-level business students, in a format designed to be highly engaging and effective.  \nTitles in Exploring Effective Leadership Practices Through Popular Culture  \nA Manager’s Guide to Using the Force: Leadership Lessons from a Galaxy Far FarAway Michael J. Urick  \nLeadership in Middle Earth: Theories and Applications for Organizations Michael J. Urick  \nLeadership Insights for Wizards and Witches Aditya Simha  \nLeaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU Gordon B. Schmidt and Sy Islam  \nBend the Knee or Seize the Throne: Leadership Lessons from Westeros Nathan Tong and Michael J. Urick  \nCourageous Companions: Followership in Doctor Who Kimberly Yost  \nAgainst All Odds: Leadership and the Handmaid’s Tale Cristina de Mello-e-Souza Wildermuth  \nElements of Leadership: Lessons from Avatar the Last Airbender Sy Islam and Gordon B. Schmidt  \nLeadership Lessons from the Kardashians: Bodies, Emotions, Success Brigitte Biehl  \nForthcoming  \nLeaders of the Caribbean  \nPelin Kohn and Michael J. Urick  \nSlaying the Vampires, Werewolves and Demons of Ineffective Leadership Aditya Simha  \nSWIFT LEADERSHIP  \nA Taylor-made Approach to Influence and Decision Making  \nBy  \nMariah Yates Western Kentucky University, USA  \nAnd  \nMichael J . Urick Saint Vincent College, USA  \nUnited Kingdom – North America – Japan India – Malaysia – China  \nEmerald Publishing Limited  \nEmerald Publishing, Floor 5, Northspring, 21-23 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 4DL.  \nFirst edition 2025  \nCopyright © 2025 Mariah Yates and Michael J. Urick.  \nPublished under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited.  \nReprints and permissions service  \n[Contact: www.copyright.com](Contact: www.copyright.com)  \nNo part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without either the prior written permission of the publisher or a licence permitting restricted copying issued in the UK by The Copyright Licensing Agency and in the USA by The Copyright Clearance Center. Any opinions expressed in the chapters are those of the authors. Whilst Emerald makes every effort to ensure the quality and accuracy of its content, Emerald makes no representation implied or otherwise, as to the chapters’ suitability and application and disclaims any warranties, express or implied, to their use.  \nBritish Library Cataloguing in Publication Data  \nA catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library  \nISBN: 978-1-83549-623-7 (Print)  \nISBN: 978-1-83549-620-6 (Online)  \nISBN: 978-1-83549-622-0 (Epub)  \nI would like to dedicate this book to my husband, Adam, and our son, Silas. I love you both dearly. Thank you for your unwavering support and for joining me on this adventure. I also appreciate your tolerance of the constant Taylor Swift music playing throughout our home.– Mariah Yates  \nThis book is dedicated to the students of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government at Saint Vincent College. You constantly inspire me to be the best I can be. Many of you expressed excitement (and provided ideas) when I talked with you about the possibility of this book. Thank you for your enthusiasm – you make my job worthwhile.– Michael J. Urick  \nThis page intentionally left blank  \nCONTENTS  \nAbout the Authors xi  \nAcknowledgments xv  \n1.…Ready for It? 1  \nIntroduction 1  \nOverview of the Book 3  \nWhy Focus on Taylor Swift 5  \nConclusion 7  \n2. Wildest Dreams 11  \nVisionary Leadership 12  \nGoal-setting Theory 12  \nVision of Nashville 13  \nTask Behaviors and Task Performance 14  \nConclusion 15  \n3. Fearless ","cbCaicErpJmj5PrI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicErpJmj5PrI","pdf",570016,24,"English","# About the Authors\n# Acknowledgments\n# 1. Ready for It?\n# Introduction\n# Overview of the Book\n# Why Focus on Taylor Swift\n## Conclusion\n# 2. Wildest Dreams\n## Visionary Leadership\n## Goal-setting Theory\n## Vision of Nashville\n## Task Behaviors and Task Performance\n## Conclusion\n# 3. Fearless\n## Transformational Leadership\n## Inspirational Motivation\n## Idealized Influence\n## Intellectual Stimulation\n## Individualized Consideration\n## Conclusion\n# 4. Sparks Fly\n## Creativity and Innovation\n## Leadership Styles and Behaviors\n## Authentic Leadership Style\n## Entrepreneurial Leadership\n## Conclusion\n# 5. Enchanted\n## What is Power?\n## Coercive Power\n## Reward Power\n## Legitimate Power\n## Expert Power\n## Referent Power\n## Conclusion\n# 6. Speak Now\n## Leader–Member Exchange Theory\n## Servant Leadership\n## Conclusion\n# 7. The Story of Us\n## Social Capital Theory\n## Hackman’s Five Factors of Team Effectiveness\n## Conclusion\n# 8. Out of the Woods\n## The Five Phases of Crisis Management\n## Positive Psychological Capital\n## Hope\n## Efficacy (Self-efficacy)\n## Resilience\n## Optimism\n## Conclusion\n# 9. Anti-hero\n## Hero Worship\n## Potential Dangers of Hero Worship\n## Problems from Emulating Celebrities\n## Potential Missteps in Swift’s Leadership\n## Conclusion\n# 10. All Too Well\n## Define Your Vision and Set Your Goals\n## Embodying Transformational Leadership\n## Tap into Creativity and Innovation\n## Foster Positive Psychological Capital and Learn How to Turn Crisis into Opportunity\n## Be an Ethical and Authentic Leader\n## Manage a Successful Team as a Servant Leader\n## Learn How to Effectively Communicate and Positively Influence Others\n## Be Adaptable\n## Learn from Failure\n## Appreciate and Respect Diversity\n## Conclusion\n# Index","[{\"question\":\"How does SWIFT LEADERSHIP use Taylor Swift to explain leadership theory?\",\"answer\":\"The book frames leadership concepts through themes and narratives drawn from Taylor Swift’s songs, then connects them to established business theories and practical leadership behaviors.\"},{\"question\":\"What leadership approaches are covered in the middle chapters?\",\"answer\":\"Key approaches include visionary and transformational leadership, authentic and entrepreneurial leadership, power-based leadership, servant leadership, and leader–member exchange concepts.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book address leadership during crisis?\",\"answer\":\"It presents a five-phase crisis management framework and links it to positive psychological capital components such as hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, with guidance on turning crisis into opportunity.\"}]","SWIFT LEADERSHIP - A Taylor-made Approach to Influence and Decision Making | PDF"]