Leadership Insights

In recent times a lot of books have been written about leadership and what it takes to become a successful leader. So why write another book on the same subject? 


Most of these books have been based on research conducted in the west. While they contribute significantly to our understanding of what makes a successful leader, at times one is left wondering whether the attributes that make leaders so successful in the west are equally significant and relevant in developing countries such as Pakistan. 


Undoubtedly, there are certain core qualities that a successful leader must have in order to be successful. However, running a business organization in developing countries is far more complex than in the more developed nations of the west. On balance, everything from the basic facilities such as uninterrupted electricity, the ability to enforce your legal rights and the general law and order situation, are all pretty much taken for granted in the western world. Of course, as we all know, life in a developing country is never predictable and never simple or indeed, straightforward. Consequently running an organization requires leaders to be able to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions and environment that they find themselves in.