ABSTRACT
The book shows the complexity of the theme, but also the possibilities for each manager, business leader, employee, consumer and any other stakeholder to decide for themself what role they want to play in addressing the current and urgent global challenges we all face. The different contributions have highlighted the diversity of sources from which future leaders could emerge from newly formed groups such as the transnational capitalist class to historically marginalized bi-cultures. New leadership models seem to develop around the world, led and formed by ethical, legal, social and transcultural norms and requirements. Some business schools have started to address these needs by developing interdisciplinary programmes, putting socio-environmental subjects on the agenda, and by reviewing current business practices from an ethical perspective. Certain movements in the Middle East have shown how the idea of individuals as leaders can be questioned, and, that groups, tribes and other collective forms can create new, organic leadership models.
