Leadership Defined

What is good leadership? For that matter, what is good IT leadership? These two deceptively simple questions came to mind while I was formulating the concept for the cover story, Make a Wish. Leadership is a trait a CEO and CIO likely would seek in each other. So, how would it be defined?

At times, its easier to explain terms by what they arentin this case, the former CEOs of WorldCom, Enron, Tyco, and ImClone, among others, probably could serve as poster children for how not to lead. But thats taking the easy and too-well-trodden way out. This approach doesnt provide a useful guide to what leadership entails today. Given the volumes of verbiage on the subject, I wont attempt an end-all definition in these short two columns, but maybe I can cook up some food for thought, using the insights of several smart people as ingredients.

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