This book addresses some of the key concepts and issues of strategic leadership by examining the role of the general manager in today's rapidly changing business environment. Topics covered include the nature of leadership and the role of the general manager; entrepreneurship and new venture creation; power, influence and negotiation; motivation and empowerment; change management and corporate tranformation in response to globalization and digital revolution.

Seung-Joo Lee is currently professor of strategy and management at the KDI Schoolof Public Policy and Management. His research and teaching interests are focusedon strategic innovation, globalization strategy and corporate transformation. ProfessorLee was previously a consultant at McKinsey&Co. and earned his doctoral degree inbusiness administration from Harvard Business School.

Chapter 1 : The Nature of LeadershipChapter 2 : The Job of the General ManagerChapter 3 : Entrepreneurship and New Venture CreationChapter 4 : Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Chapter 5 : Power, Influence and Team LeadershipChapter 6 : Motivation and EmpowermentChapter 7 : High Performing OrganizationsChapter 8 : Change Management and LeadershipChapter 9 : Globalization and Cross-Cultural ManagementChapter 10 : Digital Revolution and e-Transformation