Clowning around with leadership: How real people aren't the only ones sent out to inspire

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The question “How do you make great leaders?” has been asked so many times in business literature that the person reading it can be forgiven for taking all the answers, opinions and points of view that follow with a huge pinch of salt.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

Citation

(2006), "Clowning around with leadership: How real people aren't the only ones sent out to inspire", Strategic Direction, Vol. 22 No. 10, pp. 19-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540610704035