INTRODUCTION: LEADING THE WAY

Leaders have always faced an array of challenges, opportunities, and decision points. Gone, however, are the old ways of thinking that centered on growth driven by an insatiable Western consumer. New ways require a higher level of innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking. How, then, can leaders succeed in this new normal?

To answer this question, I embarked on a journey in 2010 to engage in discussions about leadership that took me and my team literally around the world: talking with leaders in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our search was for extraordinary leaders to share their thoughts and views about what it means to lead and what it takes to inspire others to follow. We spoke with leaders on three continents: ...

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