The Leader of the Future

This is a book about the future -the future quality of our lives, our businesses, our organizations, and our society- and the leadership required to move us into the exciting unknown. With every day that passes, the beginning of the next century nears. Some of us will edge into the twenty-first century warily, clinging to the past as much as possible. Some will walk confidently into the future with a tool kit packed full of plans, charts, and blueprints only to find that the tools that have been packed don't quite meet the needs of a new destination. Some of the risk takers among us will take flying leaps into the unknown and cast their lot with fate. The leaders who ultimately will be successful in shaping the future are already scanning far beyond the horizon. This book is for them. Looking beyond the known requires new mind-sets, new eyes and ears. To help today's executives and managers fathom the future of leadership, we have gathered the best ideas of an amazing array of the best authors, practitioners,consultants, academics, and philosophers. Each author offers a special perspective on leadership and a unique glimpse into the future. Some build upon lessons from yesterday;others note trends and project tomorrow. Together they represent a treasure trove of insight and knowledge. We hope that as you read this book, the visions of its authors will enrich and expand your vision of the future.