In learning mode? The role of mindsets in derailing and enabling experiential leadership development

Leadership Quarterly

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 367-384

  Heslin, Peter A ^a   Keating, Lauren A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Experiential learning; In learning mode; Leadership development; Mindsets; Motives

Indexed keywords

EID: 85006041961     PISSN: 10489843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.leaqua.2016.10.010     Document Type: Article

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