Understanding Sustainable Leadership: A Review and Forward Outlook
Keywords:
Sustainable leadership, Environmental stewardship, Social responsibility, Ethical conduct, Stakeholder engagementAbstract
This study delves into the concept of sustainable leadership, examining its evolution, meaning, and comparative analysis with other leadership styles. Sustainable leadership emerges as a holistic approach that integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into organizational practices and decision-making processes. It emphasizes long-term viability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, prioritizing ethical conduct, stakeholder engagement, and responsible decision-making. Through a comparative lens, sustainable leadership is juxtaposed with transformational, servant, ethical, authentic, regenerative, and responsible leadership styles, highlighting both similarities and distinctions. While sustainable leadership shares common principles with other styles, such as vision, empowerment, and genuine behaviors, it distinguishes itself by incorporating sustainability principles into leadership practices. This abstract encapsulates the essence of sustainable leadership as a paradigm shift in leadership thinking, calling for a more inclusive, environmentally conscious, and socially responsible approach to leadership.
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