Leadership Alchemy

Integrating Servant and Transformational Leadership for Organizational Excellence

Darcia Ann-Marie Roache|Keith D. Walker
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26 August 2026
$115.00
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Leadership Alchemy: Integrating Servant and Transformational Leadership for Organizational Excellence explores the intersection of two influential leadership models, aiming to uncover their combined potential for organizational excellence. Authors Darcia Ann-Marie Roache and Keith D. Walker go beyond the established boundaries of leadership studies by proposing a synergistic approach that integrates the strengths of both servant and transformational leadership. Synthesizing contemporary research, case studies, and practical insights, the authors introduce innovative frameworks, tools, and strategies that reflect the evolving demands of the modern workplace. By addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of servant and transformational leadership, the book contributes to the ongoing conversation about effective leadership practices.

Foreword; Kabini Sanga

  • Chapter 1. The Alchemy of Leadership
  • Chapter 2. Upside-Down Leadership
  • Chapter 3. Shape-Shifting Leadership
  • Chapter 4. Twisted Leadership
  • Chapter 5. Standing Upright in the Wind Leadership
  • Chapter 6. Cultivating Leadership
  • Chapter 7. People Leadership
  • Chapter 8. Status Quo Disrupting Leadership
  • Chapter 9. Leadership Metamorphosis for Excellence and Flourishing
  • Chapter 10. Embracing the Alchemical Journey
  • Chapter 11. Conclusion

Darcia Ann-Marie Roache is a lecturer in the School of Business at Capilano University, Canada.

Keith D. Walker is a professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.