coordinated by Pilar Ficapal-CusíISSUE 8 (NOV 2017)
From me to us: new ways to lead
In recent years, we have witnessed a paradigm shift in social sciences and the motivations that steer the relationships between people, moving from what has been described as an ‘ego-system’, in which priority is given to one’s own wellbeing, to what could be referred to as an ‘ecosystem’, in which the wellbeing of the community is prioritized. Focusing on the organizational sphere, the conditions of the environment in which companies operate, as well as recent events related to the unethical and selfish conduct of their leaders, are paving the way for a new set of contemporary or emerging leadership styles in which human values are attributed particular significance. A number of studies analyse the consequences of this new trend of leadership styles for individuals, groups and organizations, but other studies recommend an analysis of the consequences of the specific behaviours or conducts of the leaders: altruism, humility, empowerment, capacity for forgiveness and focus on sustainability, to give just a few examples. Some conclusions are presented, as well as the challenges posed in this new line of work.
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Francisco Fermín Mallén BrochPhD in Business Management from the Universitat Jaume I (UJI), University Master in the Psychology of Work, Organizations and Human Resources (UJI), Master in Market Research and Information Systems (UNED), Bachelor Degree in Statistical and Technical Sciences (Universitat de Valencia) and Bachelor Degree in Business and Administration and Management (UJI). He is currently a lecturer at the Department of Business and Administration and Marketing of the Universitat Jaume I (Castellón), where he has taught courses related to Human Resources Management, Information Systems and Strategic Management, among others. He has published several articles in publications such as the Journal of Business Ethics, the International Journal of Manpower, and the Leadership and Organizational Development Journal. His field of research focuses on leadership, innovation and organizational learning.
Emilio Domínguez EscrigMaster in Marketing and Market Research (UJI) and Bachelor Degree in Advertising and Public Relations (UJI). He was previously an Associate Professor at the Department of Business and Administration and Marketing of the Universitat Jaume I (Castellón), where he taught courses related to Human Resources Management. He is currently training to be a researcher at the same university, working on a doctoral thesis that analysis the precedents of radical innovation in organizations. His research focuses on topics such as empowerment, the capacity for forgiveness, altruism and learning. His work has been published in journals such as the Leadership and Organizational Development Journal.
