The Psychologically Responsive Leader

A guide to the psychological theory, research, and strategy behind good leadership in health, education, and social care.

Develop your leadership skills with this psychologically-informed guide to the EVOLVING framework. In-depth explanations of the latest research and theory back up practical techniques tailored to leaders in health, social care, and education organisations, helping you to support your team through the unique challenges of the field.

Leadership in the caring professions presents unique challenges, as teams are expected to balance the dual pressures of organisational requirements and empathetic responses to clients' and patients' needs. The tried-and-tested EVOLVING framework offers a psychologically-responsive approach to leadership, allowing you to provide effective support and get the best out of your team.

This guide explores the psychology behind good leadership and provides practical tools to integrate the theory into your practice. Exercises, real-life examples, and in-depth explanations help you to recognise relational patterns in yourself and your colleagues, and use them to respond to your team's needs and become an adaptive, engaging leader.

Essential reading for leaders in the healthcare, social care, and education professions, this book demystifies the psychology behind good leadership.