In Understanding Leadership thought-leaders cover the following themes: Leadership as strategic organisational capability and intervention by Theo H Veldsman and Andrew J Johnson The Leadership Landscape as a meta-framework by Theo H Veldsman Appreciative leadership by Freddie Crous Neuroscience in leadership by Ingra du Buisson-Narsai and Dan Radecki Action science by Andrew J Johnson Psychobiographical profiling by Roelf van Niekerk, Mark Perry and Paul FouchE Kegan's competing commitments by Ian Lawson Arbinger's changing mindset by Cobus Pienaar and Jim Ferrell Leadership psychodynamics by Pieter Koortzen Re-authoring leadership narratives by ChenE Swart Action learning by Rosetta Pillay and Gerrit Walters The future of leadership by Andrew J Johnson and Theo H Veldsman Understanding Leadership also features inspirational leadership stories from: Bridgette Gasa Good leaders unite people Johan van Zyl Get to know yourself early on in your career Dave Macready Leadership built on vision, belief and passion Gill Marcus What matters is the greater good Monhla Hlahla Moving effectively through the stages of leadership impact GT Ferreira, Laurie Dippenaar and Paul Harris Leader excellence asks for a distinct, shared leadership philosophy