It is indeed an understatement, but it’s true. Leadership is changing.
Some point to technological advances as the great equalizer. Others say it is the social media facet of technology that is key. Still others point to the Millennial generation and their changing expectations of leaders and life in general. Some would say that the failure of political and business leaders led to the change.
There is undoubtedly truth in all explanations, and there are probably many more explanations to the changing role of and demands on leaders. The overall thrust of the changes is that elitist leadership is dead; at the very least, it is dying.
The demand for greater transparency, honesty, and just plain decent behavior has never been higher.
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Elitist leaders will not survive this new era. And though this new open leadership model has its challenges, the move away from elitist leadership is a positive development for our organizations and society. Look at some of the implications.
Leaders Can No Longer Assume They Are the Smartest People in the Room
Just when a leader thinks he has put in his time and efforts toward his leadership status, some young guy or gal comes along who revolutionizes our organization or our world. Humility demands that we recognize there are others smarter than we are. If not, we leaders could really be embarrassed.
