In these hypercompetitive, turbulent, and discontinuous times, when the very foundations of societies and corporations have been shaken, effective leaders need to move beyond fads, quick fixes, pessimism, and cynicism, and instead actively apply timeless truths of leadership. Written by renowned authors and scholars, this distinctive book unveils the foundational aspects of leadership. Foundations of Contemporary Leadership is a must read and an invaluable resource for corporate executives, policy-makers, researchers, consultants, and social science students.