Where have the long‐term leaders gone?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an unbiased view of leadership methods/approaches (good and bad) that have created the world we live in, whilst commenting on what makes a great leader.

Design/methodology/approach

Research has included in‐depth interviews and first hand work with companies around the world during the last 20 years. The viewpoint includes a host of those findings portrayed in a way that focuses on people and the leader's role in understanding and working with people.

Findings

Forcing someone to work or think in a specific way may achieve successful short‐term goals. However, short‐termism is rarely the answer and leaders will achieve far more by considering the long term.

Originality/value

The paper is a comment/viewpoint providing insight and advice to anyone wishing to know more about leadership and how it affects individuals.

Citation

Bridle, P. (2010), "Where have the long‐term leaders gone?", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 42 No. 3, pp. 156-159. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197851011038150