"Generative AI and the remote-work revolution show us every day that we are in a new era. The
rules and norms have changed-and so must leadership. And yet coercive bureaucracy hierarchy
and control-old ways of thinking and working-are still with us a deep and powerful legacy. We
are living through a profound transition from an old industrial era to a new one that is
digital transparent and complex. In this transition leadership is changing-and it needs to
change. In this important new book by former dean of Harvard Business School Kim Clark written
with his business school professor son Jonathan and Deloitte consultant daughter Erin the
dynamic struggle between two competing paradigms of leadership is compellingly illustrated: an
old paradigm that involves control and power over people versus a new one that enables and
inspires power through people. With rich examples and stories the authors show how deeply
ingrained the legacy model of leadership remains and how destructive it is causing waste and
loss of human potential stifling innovation and ultimately resulting in what the authors call
"organizational darkness." They go on to articulate a new positive model one that consciously
seeks to do good and to make things better for the long term that cares for people helping
them to thrive and that mobilizes people to solve tough problems. These three elements they
argue are the soul heart and mind of leadership and activating them requires careful
attention to both the personal and the organizational dimensions of leadership. The narrative
is interwoven with probing analysis and reflection and the authors speak clearly and frankly
about the moral aspects and impact of leadership. They also provide a concrete frame and
approach for scaling the new model and creating a vibrant leadership system. Leading Through is
a deep and essential account of the evolution of our leadership thinking and practice that is
both timely and timeless"--
