In the twenty-first century it is necessary for Asia to step up and assume a larger leadership
role on the global stage commensurate with its economic weight and interests. Eighty-eight
percent of the increase in the numbers of the middle class in the next five years will take
place in Asia underscoring the reality that global business and leadership will be colored in
significant ways by Asian values approaches and strategies. This book explores how this may
impact our view and conceptual approach to the notion of global leadership. The contributors to
this collection explore and examine the concept of global Asian leadership and outcome
implications at the societal corporate and policy-making level. They argue that global leaders
will increasingly focus on specific needs values and strategies that are uniquely Asian which
emphasizes the reality that we most likely will have to redefine our notion of global
leadership. This comprehensive study of the integration of Asian and global leadership will
benefit those employed in the corporate government and educational sectors as well as a
broader audience with an interest in leadership policy-making and economics. To truly
understand Asia one needs to grasp not only its cultural dimensions but also the
organizational and societal contexts which provide a training ground and unique challenges and
opportunities for Asian leaders. In this book leading scholars share the latest thinking and
scientific research on exactly these topics. Highly recommended for both novices and seasoned
executives and scholars!Donald L. Ferrin Ph.D. Professor of Organisational Behaviour and
Human Resources Lee Kong Chian School of Business Singapore Management University While
Asia's rapid economic growth has caught the attention of the world the study of the leadership
engine behind the growth has been scarce. This book fills the void by assembling a coherent
group of insightful articles to explore and explicate how Asian business leadership is
different yet also similar to Western business leadership. The similarity resides in the
meaning of leadership that is the capacity to influence others to achieve a common goal
whereas the difference manifests in the means or styles to exert such influence. With better
and deeper understandings of Asian business leadership this book offers invaluable wisdom to
bridge the gap between the East and West for a more prosperous future of all mankindPhilip M.
Condit Endowed Chair Professor in Business Administration Editor-in-Chief of Management
Insights and Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Management and Organization Review Department of
Management and Organization Foster School of Business University of Washington
