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THE ROLE OF LEADERS
In our times the new bottom line is no bottom line–there
aren’t any lines, much less limits or logic. Life in this
century is spontaneous, contrary, unexpected, and ambiguous. In
order to become a capable leader in our fields, we need to recognize
our contexts and declare our independence. We need encouraging
and motivated leaders to take responsibility for the effectiveness
of our organizations. We need them as ballasts in our lives. We
recognize them when we hear them expressing themselves: they know
themselves, they know their goals and how to achieve them, and
they communicate that to others in a way that provokes collaboration,
alliance and support.
In this chapter, we will summarize the characteristics
and skills that usually identify a leader based on the research
and definitions of Warren Bennis. (Bennis,
2003) In addition, we included the example of Hartmut Esslinger,
who became one of the most recognized design leaders of the last
three decades.
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