NEW LEADERSHIP

In today's dynamic and fast-changing world, traditional leadership models are reaching their limits. New Leadership introduces a forward-thinking, human-centered approach to managing organizations — one that empowers individuals, fosters collaboration, and builds cultures rooted in trust, purpose, and adaptability.

Rather than relying on rigid hierarchies and top-down control, New Leadership promotes flat structures and lean processes. Employees are encouraged to work independently and collaboratively, taking responsibility for their work and decisions. Managers evolve into coaches — guiding rather than commanding — while creating an environment where autonomy, engagement, and intrinsic motivation flourish.

This book offers practical insights and actionable strategies to help leaders navigate this transformation. It explores how to lead with authenticity and clarity, build cohesive hybrid teams, and cultivate a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous growth. Readers will find principles and tools for:Rethinking leadership and corporate strategyEnabling self-leadership across all levelsWorking effectively in hybrid and decentralized teamsFostering inclusion and psychological safetyPromoting intrinsic motivation and shared purposeTransforming organizational culture to become agile and resilientWhether you're leading a team, managing change, or shaping the future of your organization, New Leadership offers the mindset, methods, and motivation to lead with impact in the modern world of work.

Contents:

• About the Authors
• The New Leadership Concept
• The New Leadership E³ Model
• New and Modern Leadership as Part of the Corporate Culture and Strategy
• Virtual and Hybrid Working Concepts and Teams
• Design and Improvement of Hybrid Teams
• Self-Leadership and Shared Leadership
• Lean Management Thinking as Part of the New Leadership Concept
• AI in New and Modern Leadership and HR
• Ambidextrous Leadership
• Leadership and the New Work Concept
• Motivation and Rewards in Modern Leadership: A Strategic Approach
• New Leadership Competencies: Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
• Recruitment and Selection
• Performance, Reward, and Recognition Management
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Work–Life Balance, Workation, Work–Life Seperation, Work–Life Integration, Work-Life Blending, and Work–Life Subordination
• Ikigai as Part of the New Leadership Concept
• Leadership in Change — Toyota Kata as a Guide for Sustainable Organizational Development
• New Leadership and Change Management
• ESG, CSR, and SDGs as Part of New Leadership
• New Chinese Leadership Styles
• Retention as Part of New Leadership
• New Leadership and Resilience
• Paperless and Lean Office Environment as the Workplace of the Future
• Outlook on New Leadership Trends
• Index

Readership: For researchers, students, practitioners, associations and enterprises who are interested in new and innovative leadership tools.

By (Author)

Steven Horsley