We live in a VUCA World: the importance of responsible leadership

Anita Sarkar

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Purpose This paper aims to describe the role of responsible leadership in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world. Design/methodology/approach This paper explains how responsible leadership is aligned with the critical success factors necessary to thrive in a VUCA world. Findings Critical success factors in the VUCA world are: sound business principles, a firm’s agility to respond speedily, strong collaborative networks, innovation and ethical practices. These are aligned with a responsible leadership style, which is a combination of transformational, servant and authentic leadership. Socialimplications This paper argues that responsible leadership embraces the broader societal issues and concerns based on ethical judgment. Originality/value This paper provides insights on how responsible leaders can meet the requirements of VUCA world.

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1987Leadership and Performance beyond Expectations 2005Authentic leadership development: Getting to the root of positive forms of leadership 2014Responsible Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Influence Pathways and Organizational Outcomes 2002Meeting the ethical challenges of leadership: casting light or shadow,

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