Philosophy and Leadership is an ambitious exploration of leadership's philosophical underpinnings from antiquity to the AI-driven future. The book journeys through history, gleaning insights from eminent philosophers and contextualizing their teachings to leadership.

Lukasz Sulkowski is a professor of economic sciences and a professor of humanities specializing in higher education management, methodology of social sciences, HRM, organizational culture, and identity. He serves as President of WSB University in Dabrowa Gornicza in Poland. He heads the Department of Higher Education Institutions Management at the Jagiellonian University and is also a professor at Clark University.

Zdzislawa Dacko-Pikiewicz holds a postdoctoral degree in business and management. She is a professor at WSB University in Dabrowa Górnicza, Poland; Rector of WSB University. She is an author or co-author of 70 publications published in international monographs and journals and of scientific projects, research, and expert opinions. She has over 25 years of experience in holding top managerial positions in HEI and consulting activities.

Katarzyna Szczepanska-Woszczyna holds a postdoctoral degree in economic sciences. She is a professor at WSB University in Dabrowa Górnicza, Vice-Rector for Science and Education at WSB University and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. She is an author or co-author of 120 publications or excerpts in publications. She is also a member of the board "Excellent Science" at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Poland) and a Member of the Polish Accreditation Committee for the term 2020-2023 appointed by Minister of Science and Higher Education.

Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction: Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 2: Ancient Eastern Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 3: Ancient Western Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 4: Medieval Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 5: Renaissance Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 6: Enlightenment Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 7: Romantic Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 8: Modern Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 9: Existentialist Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 10. Analytical and Science Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 11: Postmodern Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 12: Critical Contemporary Philosophy and Leadership Chapter 13: Philosophy of Evolution for Leadership Chapter 14: Consciousness, Intentionality, and Cognition: Modern Philosophical Perspectives Chapter 15: Future Directions in Philosophy and Leadership