Uncertain economic times highlight the importance of leadership to a company’s long-term performance and its ability to respond to new challenges, risks and opportunities. This issue of Point of View focuses solely on leadership—the qualities that distinguish exceptional leaders, including what we define as Executive Intelligence, and the skills executives and organizations need as the workplace becomes even more global and diverse. The issue also shares insights about leadership development and, from the world of private equity, lessons for cultivating a high-performance culture. Finally, in light of the influx of first-time directors, we look at what boards can do to help new directors acquire the knowledge they need to be effective.
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