Mosaic Leadership: African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indigenous Perspectives - Paperback

by Jonathan Passmore (Editor), Badri Bajaj (Editor), Mongezi C. Makhalima (Editor)

A fascinating collection of perspectives on leadership with immediate, practical benefits for all kinds of leaders

In Mosaic Leadership: African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indigenous Perspectives, a team of distinguished leadership and coaching expert delivers an insightful discussion on leadership from African, Asian, Middle East, and Indigenous perspectives. The authors walk you through a global view on leadership, explaining a wide range of topics on leadership, including Kaizen leadership, First Nations approaches to leadership development, the Islamic concept of Qadr, and others.

You'll find practical strategies for developing balance and harmony within your organization to help it - and the people who work within it - thrive, as well as future trends for leadership development that are likely to dominate the academic and professional conversations in years to come. The authors also discuss:

• A thorough introduction to deep listening and connection from a First Nations perspective
• Comprehensive explorations of African perspectives on leadership, including Ubunto wisdom and Umunna
• Practical discussions of the Five Solar Moments and Ershad models of leadership discussed in Islamic literature
• Complete treatments of Bushido, Kaizen, Wu-Wei, and other Asian doctrines

Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Mosaic will also benefit anyone expected to lead and inspire others in any kind of group setting, including non-profit organizations, NGOs, government agencies, and schools.

Back Jacket

"As someone who has spent a lifetime helping leaders grow across cultures and contexts, I'm deeply encouraged by the vision behind Mosaic. This book brings together vital leadership insights from so many international perspectives--broadening how we understand leadership in today's complex, multipolar world. It challenges familiar assumptions while offering new frameworks rooted in wisdom, relevance, and respect. Mosaic is a timely and important contribution to the global leadership conversation."
--DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

"Intelligent, alive, and full of global texture, Mosaic Leadership challenges the habit of looking West for wisdom. It celebrates leadership as a shared human story, local in detail, universal in truth, and proves that great ideas travel both ways. Essential reading for the next chapter of global leadership."
--JON FOSTER-PEDLEY, Dean, and Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, Sub-Saharan Africa, HenleySA and University of Reading.

"Mosaic Leadership is an essential read, offering diverse leadership models that challenge the traditional, West-centric MBA approach. By embracing global perspectives, particularly China's evolving management philosophy, it emphasizes the value of inclusivity and diversity in leadership education. This book advocates for a richer, more inclusive global dialogue in management thinking."
--PROF. NING HAO, Vice Dean of School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University.

LEAD THE FUTURE WITH A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Mosaic Leadership: African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indigenous Perspectives challenges the conventional wisdom of Western-centric leadership frameworks and opens the door to a broader, richer tapestry of global insights. Edited by renowned leadership experts Jonathan Passmore, Badri Bajaj, and Mongezi Makhalima, this groundbreaking volume traces the lineage of leadership thought from ancient epics to modern theories and asks whether our current paradigms are sufficient for the future ahead.

Contributions by an international team of scholars and practitioners offer thirty diverse models and ideas rooted in African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indigenous traditions. From the harmony of Kaizen and the depth of Bushido, to the communal wisdom of Ubuntu and the spiritual insight of Qadr, Mosaic presents powerful tools and fresh perspectives for understanding leadership in context. Throughout the book, reflections on the future of leadership development encourage readers to reimagine how leaders are shaped in a world defined by complexity and cultural pluralism.

Mosaic Leadership addresses the decolonisation debate and provides a resource for those looking to diversify their reading with non-Western leadership models. The book is essential reading for business leaders, educators, and changemakers looking to thrive in today's global landscape. It is equally valuable for students, non-profit leaders, and public servants seeking to lead with greater cultural intelligence.

Author Biography

JONATHAN PASSMORE is Senior Vice President of EZRA Coaching, and Professor of Coaching and Behavioral Change at Henley Business School. A globally recognized thought leader, he has authored over 40 books and 250 academic papers on coaching, leadership, and behavioral change.

BADRI BAJAJ is an Associate Professor at the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology and an award-winning coach. Specializing in leadership, coaching, well-being, and emotional intelligence, he has published widely and played a pivotal role in promoting coaching in India.

MONGEZI C MAKHALIMA is an award-winning leadership expert, executive coach, and organizational development specialist with over 30 years of experience. He is also Faculty lead at the Africa Centre for Work-Based Learning and Associate Faculty at the Gordon Institute of Business Science.