When was the last time you were challenged to stay young in your thinking, accept and entertain new truths, have an adventurous mind, and use reason in your thinking? New winds are blowing across the face of organizational life--business, education, religion, and government. As a current or aspiring leader, you must be aware of the direction and force of that wind. You must recognize the dangers, maintain balance, and discover how to transform organizations and followers into productive entities and people. You must lead with integrity and skill.
To do so, a revolution in organizational thinking and modeling are needed. Organizations designed during more placid settings and times will not withstand the pressure of chaotic times. In the organizational world of the past, the inflexible, rule-driven mass producers were staffed by persons who knew their place. No more. Today, organizations are flexible, porous, adaptive, and fleet-of-foot. Every person is expected to chart new courses, hustle, and be engaged fully with stimulating swift actions, constantly improving everything.
Twenty-first century leaders must respond to their organizational challenges in a global, competitive world. Revolutionary changes are occurring in the world today that will forever alter the way leaders meet the needs of their followers and stakeholders. These changes are so profound they sometimes seem overwhelming. That is why you must question the status quo (i.e., doing things the same old way) and dare to change. If you don't you will fast become obsolete.
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