Foreword
It is a great honor for me that my book has been translated into English as well as
Chinese which makes the concept of systemic leadership accessible to an interna-
tional audience. Furthermore, it shows how this concept is gaining momentum
internationally. Although the cultural, social and historical premises are different in
different regions of the world, the basic assumptions of systemic leadership
concerning success and impact to be found in this book, especially in the second
chapter, remain perfectly applicable all around the globe. Leadership is an art of
creating a world that others would love to be a part of. This fundamental principle
of leadership is valid worldwide. I am deeply convinced that we can only shape
and bear this planet if executives focus on the aspects of appraisal, trust and
network establishment and put less emphasis on authority and formal powers.
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