Cold Leadership (various, 1970s) – a style of leadership that is emotionally detached, highly instrumental, and oriented toward control, efficiency, and outcomes rather than relationships or care. Decisions are framed as rational, neutral, or procedural, often downplaying moral, emotional, or relational impacts.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2026). “Cold Leadership” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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