Polycentric Leadership: A Theoretical Model for Global Leadership
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By Promod Haque, Ph.D. and Joseph Handley, Ph.D. The development of fresh Global Leadership models has accelerated over the last few decades.1 These models show promise as businesses increasingly engage diverse customers and work across multiple cultures and nations. Teamwork effectiveness and cross-cultural acumen are imperative for success. Early in my career (Joe), I was
We are in this TOGETHER!
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Dear Friends, One of the hallmarks of A2 is our belief in community. In fact, one of our three core values is “We LIVE Community!” In light of this, several of our countries are saddened that they cannot be meeting at this time due to the coronavirus impact. Despite their loss of meetings, they have
Helping Leaders Thrive
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Introduction to A3 Studies have shown that the biggest challenge we face in the world today is a crisis of leadership. Leaders are struggling to survive. All sorts of problems being thrown their way, and they don’t know how to handle it. Leaders are faced with war, natural disasters, poverty, famine, political unrest, social injustice,
Identifying Leaders: The A3 Approach
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At A3, we have been affirmed for our ability to identify leaders who are right for our program. We’ve had numerous requests to share what we believe we have learned. So with humility, let me offer a few thoughts on our approach…
What do pastors have to do with business leaders?
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At an A2 session in a restricted country recently, I was astounded by the level of impact that investing in twelve key pastors has on a nation. After more than twelve years of investing in twelve choice leaders every two years, the leveraged influence was stunning to see. This was especially true knowing that, due
Our greatest need is leadership
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Lesson from Japan’s triple disaster: Leadership transforms. Makito Matsuda is pastor of Oasis Chapel in Rifu, Japan, one of the key hubs for relief efforts after the 2011 triple disaster in northeast Japan. Pastor Matsuda, a graduate of A2’s leader development program, is one of the emerging generation leaders in Japan. Immediately following the disaster,
A3 for Business Leaders Launches in Korea
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Recently, seven CEOs gathered together outside of Seoul, Korea for the first-ever A3 session for marketplace leaders. The energy and enthusiasm were magnetic. As these leaders shared their lives and their vision in a dynamic collaborative learning community, the atmosphere was electric.
Building Christlike character in the School of God
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What a few weeks I have had! I’ve been in Asia for two weeks, covering three different countries, the first of which included our national directors annual gathering, the second a combined meeting of our international and Japan boards, and the third a visit with my colleagues and friends in another. My first day back
Wall Street Journal notes great need for leader development in Asia
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What is the spiritual need of Asia? Leadership. A recent Wall Street Journal article noted the great need for leaders in the church of Asia today. This prompted the team at Nations Be Glad, an affiliate of Dr. John Piper to tweet the following: Wall Street Journal: The spread of Christianity across China has left
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