... elected officials' beliefs about effective leadership behaviors and if these beliefs differ by a respondent's gender. Gender Local government Democracy Public sector leadership Public leadership Local leadership Maja Husar Holmes can be contacted at: Maja.Holmes@mail.wvu.edu 29...

... generalisations. The findings reflect the theoretical ambition of discussing the role of embodiment and affect in local leadership as much as the studied setting. Practical implications The study testify to how policy implementation can take many unexpected turns as local leaders interpret and make sense...

... body to which they are directly accountable yet are likely to be significant figures in sub-national governance. Public sector management Elected mayors Local leadership Leadership qualities are all very well, but they do not compensate for bad decisions or a weak grasp of practical...