Cultural influences on leadership

The question then becomes how leadership can have a positive impact on the culture of an organization. Fostering good communication and building trust have always been two most important issues in leadership, but learning how to do so among a culturally diverse staff is a whole new challenge.

Other practices were introduced that reinforced the core value of profitability. Practices In terms of practices, these were also quite revealing. Culture Affecting Leadership "I have been here 25 years," said the director of a large municipality.

In an odd way, it was an ideal environment in which to lead — or so it appeared. This focus clearly stated that the company was sales-driven and that making sales was a key value of the culture. But much of the focus has been on how American businesses define leadership.