sustainable leadership, classical approaches, contemporary approaches, new paradigm, sustainability
Abstract
The aim of this research is to develop a conceptual framework of sustainable leadership in organizations in a global context. The conceptual study provides a theoretical framework for this newly defined approach, emphasizing that the concept is still newly defined and in its early stages concerning the global academic debate. The study presents an overview of classical, contemporary, and sustainable approaches to leadership, developing a comparison between traditional and sustainable approaches to leadership in organizations. Furthermore, this study develops a conceptual framework on sustainable leadership in a global context, examining six dimensions of sustainable leadership, including capacity building, diversity, equity, conservation resourcefulness, and strategic directions. Future studies could further examine robust and innovative research methodologies to explore and measure the construct of sustainable leadership. Future studies could also explore geographical samples across the globe, focusing on the South Mediterranean region and contributing to academic debate and research.
