The Leadership in Action Series: On Leading the Global Organization

Getting to the Source: Four Perspectives on Leadership

David V. Day and Patricia M. G. O’Connor

In the midst of all the innovative business strategies being deployed to respond to globalization, one fundamental aspect often remains unexamined: how leadership is accomplished. What are the most prevalent forms of organizational leadership and their relative strengths and weaknesses, and how can a leader reflect on the type of leadership found in his or her organization and whether that approach is the most appropriate for attaining the organization’s strategic goals?

Globalization has brought about both previously unimaginable opportunities and significant and complex challenges for many organizations. The opportunities include increased innovation, ...