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Responsible leadership: what is it, and where do we go from here?

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Revisiting the 'responsibility paradox' in an age of sharecropper capitalism • Many new businesses have emerged in recent years with few employees, no roots in the community, and heavily reliant on Big Tech for survival. How does this square with the demands for responsible leadership, asks Jerry Davis

The many avatars of the responsible leader … an ever-evolving journey • Our perceptions of responsible leadership have changed radically over time. Anand Narasimhan gives a brief history and explains why understanding these archetypes can inform your approach

5 BOOKS THAT SHAPED OUR IDEAS ABOUT INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

Set your leadership compass and embark on a journey of self-discovery • Understanding your leadership style and how to adopt or blend different approaches will improve your ability to respond to intensifying challenges and stakeholder expectations, write Nicola Pless and Thomas Maak

Integrity, authenticity, accountability: the art of responsible leadership • As executives and organizations struggle to deal with an increasingly turbulent and complex world, Mias De Klerk offers a detailed framework for becoming a caring and ethical leader

RESPECT, REFRAME, RETHINK: FOLLOW THE THREE Rs

MANDELA AND A MANIFESTO FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Forget quick fixes, here are five keys to unlocking a lasting legacy • James Welch introduces a five-step approach to help leaders foster sustainable legacies and social progress, while supporting financially sound futures for their organizations

We can work it out Solving the puzzle of today's multi-dimensional labor force • Gone are the days of the loyal company man or woman. Today’s workforce often includes a mix of freelancers, agency temps, and outside contractors. Sebastian Reiche sets out four work models to keep these disparate elements happy and motivated

Rest and recovery: reaping the rewards of encouraging employees to switch off • Leaders must foster strong relationships with teams and respect out-of-work boundaries to support their employees’ ability to recover from the demands of the workplace, according to research by Ronit Kark, Sabine Sonnentag, and Laura Venz

Like Wikipedia and Firefox, it's time to embrace the opportunity of community • David Wagner introduces the concept of ‘community-centricity’ – an inspirational idea for leaders and organizations to evolve their focus on customers to include economic and societal impact

Generations apart? From boomers to Gen Z, there is much to learn from each other • Understanding generational differences is crucial to unlocking potential, retaining talent, and becoming a more effective leader, argues Katharina Lange

Musk, like Henry Ford, is a reckless and powerful leader. Can anyone apply the brakes? • Ford was an industrial trailblazer who controlled his own media to promote controversial opinions and had several legal bust-ups. Sound familiar? He came unstuck after backing the wrong candidate for the White House. Musk has made no such...