The Digital Age has impacted corporate leadership . . .

Recent and dynamic forces have forever changed the relationship between executive leadership,

employees, and customers.

Archaic leadership might lose status and position.

New and dynamic individuals are making their mark on international

business

They often have horizontally-thinking, synergistic personalities

Companies are creating employee-based social networks . . .

. . . Allowing interaction, commentary, and feedback

Consumers are influencing commerce through communicating anything - from

product origin to delivery.

Leader Lesson #1: Create Value in the Company

Leadership Styles: Four Basic Types

Offers goals and direction, but little participation.

The Commander

Lets employees know where the company is headed, but offers little innovation.

The Communicator

Works with customer and employees – to empower and enable.

The Collaborator

This style is at the heart of network companies where value is shared by the

company participants, such as Uber.

The Co-Creator

Leader Lesson #2 : Maintain Employee Interaction . . .

ON ALL LEVELS

. . . And across all groups

A Newer Model

Strive to be different . . .

95% of Companies are not ideal networks

Have the courage to swim the other way . . .

Query them discreetly - right after the new business model has been implemented. This will ensure objective feedback.

Customer Surveys:

Raise the company consciousness . . .

Focus on creating value, not just the bottom line

Create an Ideal Vision for the company . . .

The Digital Age may be challenging . . .

. . . But it could be a rewarding and wonderful experience.