Heroes No More: Why Good Leaders Step Out of the Spotlight

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Guest: Gama Perruci What if leadership really isn’t about leaders anymore? We revisit our eye-opening conversation with the late Dr. Gama Perruci — former Dean of the McDonough Leadership Center — as he challenged the “lone leader” and “hero leader” narratives we love so much. Instead, he found what works best for business is a powerful five-component leadership model: Leader, Follower, Goal, Context, and Culture. Here's what Gama and Maureen covered: Why context determines the most effective leadership style, far and above personality; What the difference between the American and French Revolutions teach us about better leadership today; and The true business imperative for our dynamic, interconnected world. Produced in collaboration with the International Leadership Association: . Other episodes you'll enjoy: - Forget Power: How to Lead in a World of Chaos & Complexity – with CEO Michelle Harrison - Cultivating Cross-Cultural Leadership with Bjorn Ekelund - To Stop a Tyrant: How Five Types of Followers Make (or Brake) a Toxic Leader with Ira Chaleff For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to