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Organizational leaders, as the most essential drivers of mission, policy, and practice, need a particular mindset and skillset in order to be effective in their roles. In a strategically connected world of global business, leading others effectively and efficiently requires additional knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond traditional leadership competencies that work well in localized contexts. Without intercultural competence (IC), leaders will not have the ability to influence followers throughout the depth and breadth of their organizations. In this chapter, we explore the leadership process through intercultural excellence within the context of an interconnected world. This chapter provides an overview of contemporary leadership theories and practices, an introduction to models of the components of IC as well as its development and maintenance, an examination of case studies in which effective leaders process and bridge across cultural differences, and concrete recommendations for best practices.
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Akdere, M., Acheson, K. (2022). Effective Leadership across Cultures. In: Stolz, I., Oldenziel Scherrer, S. (eds) International Leadership. uniscope. Publikationen der SGO Stiftung. Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-37306-1_13
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