Higher Education - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
To meet the demands of today's rapidly changing world, modern leaders can no longer rely on a traditional model for effective leadership. Many of these antiquated methodologies focus on tactics and processes dating back to the early 20th Century (industrial) rather than targeting the complexities and challenges of a modern (post-industrial) organization. As a result, few leaders truly learn to change their own behavior or change organizational culture. Being a good leader does not involve a checklist of actions to meet a desired outcome, nor is it a hierarchical, pragmatic or cost-benefit strategy of an organization. Leadership today—true leadership— requires establishing shared values and encouraging people to lead with you. Leadership is not a model; it is a mindset.