Leadership in Action: A View on Global Leadership

Developing Global Leadership

I believe that we are witnessing a change in the understanding and practice of leadership in general. There are people all over the world engaged in leadership activities, deriving their charisma and authority from what is accomplished.

This change acknowledges that the problems we face are too widespread to leave their solving to states and political leaders, corporate leaders, or leadership institutions. The men and women engaged in important leadership activities can be found in public and private sectors, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, national and international institutions, the academy, and citizen movements. We are, in fact, seeing the democratization of leadership.

An essential question, however, ...