One of the newest developments in leadership studies is the focus on the complexity of social entities. Of course, societies are social systems, and so are organizations. My interest in the Macro-view on leadership was sparked by my involvement in the LEAD Institute and their fantastic work on Executive Development and Organizational Culture Change.
Everybody who has ever worked in any company will be able to tell interesting tales about how people did what and why. They will be able describe the work climate, dress code, and the kind of gossip at that work place as well as they can explain the professional aspects. Humans are social beings and we just can’t help our desire for involvement in a certain social context. That way we help create, perpetuate or change an organizational culture.
What has all this to do with Authentic Leadership, you ask?
My interest in Authentic Leadership will be extended to the whole organizational context. It's no secret that authentic leaders will thrive in some contexts but not in others. The details I have yet to figure out and I’ll keep you posted. For now I’d like to refer you to a recent NYT interviewZapposCorner Office
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