Despite many efforts to deal with the various complex issues facing our societies, plans and problem solutions are seldom long lasting, because we, as individuals, and our leaders are most likely to fall into the trap of using traditional linear thinking. It is natural and easy, but does not usually deliver long-term solutions in the context of highly complex modern communities. There is an urg...

Father Hesburgh opened his second day back on campus yesterday by ho ld ing a three hour meeting w ith student leaders in w h ich he attem pted to get some idea o f the issues that they are concerned w ith th is year. O ut o f the m eeting came the fact tha t he fe lt tha t he was on a “ year to yea r" basis w ith the Board o f Trustees and tha t he w ou ld step dow n as U n ivers ity President...

In the 1960s, a new idea for combating poverty emerged that promised a revolutionary change for American social welfare policy. Though the idea had a complex history, one of its main justifications was articulated by a commis­ sion appointed by President Johnson to evaluate the nation’s antipoverty pro­ grams. The commission, which was made up primarily of business leaders and economists, issue...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the mediating role of psychological empowerment and the moderating role of self-construal (independent and interdependent) on the relationship between transformational leadership and employees’ innovative work behavior (IWB). Design/methodology/approach – A total of 639 followers and 87 leaders filled out questionnaires from cross-industry sampl...

As the idea of business as a positive force in society continues to grow, we ask: Under what conditions do leaders transform their companies into organizations that create value for all stakeholders, generate above-average economic returns, and serve personal well-being, community health, fair inclusive society, thriving natural environment?