Leadership insights from the top: exploring leadership through the narratives of CEOs in India. Issue 3 (10th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tripathi, Smita; Prabhakar, Guru Prakash; Liddle, Joyce
• Is Part Of: International journal of public leadership. Volume 11:Issue 3/4(2015)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 146
• Publication Date: 2015-08-10
• Subjects: India -- Culture -- Leadership -- CEOs -- Pragmatic jugaad; Leadership -- Periodicals; Executive ability -- Periodicals; Public interest -- Periodicals; Public administration -- Periodicals; 352.39
• DOI: 10.1108/IJPL-02-2015-0006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-4929

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the corporate and non-corporate leadership practices in India, the effect of culture on such practices and how these drive management philosophies. Design/methodology/approach: – Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CEOs from India. A key finding was that Indian leadership shares some aspects of global leadership traits, but factors such as culture and religion are significant influences on their leadership style and philosophy. Findings: – The findings are helpful to both practitioners and policy makers seeking to understand the leadership style of Indian CEOs. Originality/value: – Many qualities of a good leader, as defined by Indian CEOs were derived from the Hindu mythology ( Bhagvad Gita, Mahabharata, Ramayana and the four Vedas ).