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Adversity is part of life and certainly contributes to human development. This study seeks to explore the impact of personal adversity on career trajectory and leadership. A qualitative study based on 12 interviews with a narrative approach is presented. Key themes were identified among high-level executives around career evolution, perception of leadership, and how those experiences impacted their way of leading. The study concludes with a brief discussion of limitations and the findings that raise questions for additional research and provide some support for leadership and career development, counseling, and training.
| Advisor: | Good, Darren |
| Commitee: | Worley, Christopher |
| School: | Pepperdine University |
| Department: | Organizational Development |
| School Location: | United States -- California |
| Source: | MAI 82/1(E), Masters Abstracts International |
| Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
| Subjects: | Organizational behavior, Occupational psychology |
| Keywords: | Adversity, Career trajectory, Human development, Leadership |
| Publication Number: | 28026953 |
| ISBN: | 9798662470675 |
