Chapter 3: Can Only Western Leaders Lead?

Wisdom is received and perceived in a Westernized, often Americancentric approach. While researchers and investment pundits alike have touted the effective leadership of Asian leadership (with the success of such companies as Toyota, Honda, Samsung, Canon, Hyundai, LG, Sony, and others), very few North American companies are incorporating the best practices of Asiatic leadership wisdom into their business practices (CEO International, 2008; INSEAD Leadership Summit Asia, 2009; Mills, 2005). These global Asian companies are positioned to overtake the world in such areas as automotive, electronics, and technological industries. Is there anything that Westernized companies can learn from Asian leadership approaches?