Mosaic Leadership
African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indigenous Perspectives
1. Auflage Februar 2026
320 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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.
About the Editors xii
About the Contributors xiv
Endorsement xx
1 Moving Towards a Global Perspective on Leadership 1
Jonathan Passmore, Badri Bajaj, & Mongezi C Makhalima
Section 1 Perspectives 13
2 Decoloniality and Leadership Development 15
Sarah J. Owusu & Judith Okonkwo
3 Asian Approaches to Leadership 32
Rajan Sinha
4 African Approaches to Leadership Development 48
Mongezi C Makhalima
5 First Nation Approaches to Leadership 63
Terry L. Cross Copyrighted Material
Section 2 Approaches to Leadership 77
Asia Perspectives 79
6 Kaizen 81
Ray Tak- yin Hui
7 Mengzi's Five Virtues-- Ren, Yi, Li, Zhi and Xin 88
Dan Qin & Ray Tak- yin Hui
8 Vasudhev Kutumbhkam 95
Badri Bajaj
9 The Art of War 98
Ho C. Law
10 The Wu- Wei (Non- Doing) Model of Leadership Development 105
Qing Wang
11 Seven Core Precepts of Bushido 111
Shigetsune Yamoto & Ray Tak- yin Hui
12 Shokunin Katagi 117
Kazuhiko Kato, Ray Tak- yin Hui, & Shigetsune Yamoto
13 Han Fei's Philosophy: Fa, Shu and Shi 123
Changrong Lu & Ray Tak- yin Hui
14 IKIGAI: A Japanese Approach to Leadership 130
Sok- Ho Trinh
15 Advaita Vedanta 135
Rupinder Kaur
16 Yin- Yang Therapy to Leadership 142
Wen Tingting & Yang Wensheng
17 The Hwarang-- The Flower Youths 146
Haesun Moon
18 Ba 149
Mamoru Itoh
Islamic Perspectives 155
19 Islam and Self- reflective Leadership 157
Suzan Bou Naseredine
20 Five Solar Moments Model 161
Dina Khalid AlAlami
21 Qadr of Allah (Divine Destiny) 166
F. K. Tia Moin
22 Ershad Leadership 173
Raja'a Yousef Allaho
23 Rahmah: Compassionate Leadership Development 181
Lyra Puspa
African Perspectives 187
24 Ubuntu Intelligence 189
Dumisani Magadlela
25 Leadership Rooted in Community and Mentorship 193
Ekhoe Ame- Ogie
26 Igwebuike (Strength in Unity) 197
Ugochi Ossai
27 Omoluabi Leadership 202
Ify Nonyelu
28 Indaba 208
Decimar Ogutu
29 Kundavai's Wisdom 213
Thulasi Mohanadas
30 Wisdom from Proverbs 218
Mavuto Kapyepye
31 Gacaca Leadership 223
Jean Nyiramasuhuko
32 Yoruba Leadership 228
Frans van der Colff
33 African Stool 233
Mbithe Anzaya
First Nation Perspectives 235
34 Deep Listening 237
Laura Brearley
35 Strong Like Two People 243
Lisa Mantla
36 Indigenous Leadership, Partnerships and Other Ships in the Night 248
Mark Rose
37 Yup'ik 253
Rose Domnick
Section 3 Looking Forward 257
38 The Relational Worldview 259
Terry L. Cross
39 The Future of Leadership 266
Jummy Okoya, Dumi Magadlela, & Jonathan Passmore
--Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the 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 for a Multipolar World 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
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.