Leadership in a Flat World: the Past, Present and Future of India

By Nita M. Kumar, Claremont McKenna College

From the end of the eighteenth century to the present, leaders in India have addressed a single mainstream narrative: how to be modern.

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The Leader Label: Influencing Perceptions, Reality and Practice

By J. David Zacko-Smith, Seattle University

Globalization has prompted fundamental changes in social relationships. A new leadership paradigm runs counter to hierarchical structure, embraces interconnectedness, flexibility and progress, and changes the perception of the construct of leadership.

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p. 75

The Neglected Importance of Leadership in Mergers and Acquisitions

Original publication by Sim B. Sitkin and Amy L. Pablo
In Mergers and Acquisitions: Managing Culture and Human Resources

Synopsis by Michael Shambon, Claremont McKenna College, '09

Professors Sitkin and Pablo advocate the benefits of dynamic leadership during mergers and the tumultuous times that often accompany them.

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p. 89