Why wakeful leadership is more important now than ever

– The purpose of this paper is to underscore the need for wakeful leadership, which is manifested through regular reflection.

– This briefing is prepared by a leadership scholar/practitioner based on a blend of theory and practice.

– Today’s leadership, whether in a formal or informal setting, and whether with others involved or not, requires reflection to refrain from mindless continuance of obsolete mindsets and behaviors.

– The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking aimed at constructively influencing current and future leaders.

– A brief but critical emphasis on the urgent need of reflectively leading ourselves, others and our organizations today, considering past and future.