In-Depth Analysis of Global Leadership Challenges

Abstract

Human nature really has not changed since the beginning of time. One of the global leadership challenges is managing the complexity of political and economic change. It is important to understand that basic human issues of management and leadership remain the same in a complex and uncertain environment. The global environment is characterized by regional instability, failed states, increased weapons proliferation, and global terrorism and requires greater global leadership. An argument can be made that leadership scholars and researchers have constructed theoretical frameworks to improve the understanding of management and leadership best practices. Therefore, this paper argues for a global theoretical leadership construct that addresses differing ideological management, intercultural competences, ethnocentric frameworks, and conflict resolution of cultural tension. This paper aims to address the need of a common lexicon for global leadership; the author also looks at the global leadership challenges and the comparison of global leadership traits and its competences; and the author expresses a need for further research to enhance the leadership domain. The author believes, as global leaders come to shift their thinking and understanding ideological differences, that there is a commonality of human interests in economic security, political freedom, and protection of human rights, all of which transcends across boundaries as transnational corporations seek a competitive advantage.

Keywords: Global Leadership, Human Rights, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution