Leadership

A stroll through the business section of any large bookstore these days reveals an astounding array of titles related to leadership in business. There has been an explosion of books, articles, instructional tapes, and CD-ROMs aimed at defining, analyzing, and honing the qualities that have raised the likes of Jack Welch, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos to the status of revered icons. HBS professor John P. Kotter -- a distinguished authority on leadership -- sees …

…has often talked about the MBA Program as a transformational experience, notes that the School's ability to teach leadership is particularly important now. "The beginning of the 21st century is a remarkable time for business," he says. "The challenges and opportunities that face managers today require extraordinary leadership abilities." Concludes Kotter, "Any institution that can help us understand leadership is serving society very well. It's a big deal, and it's going to become even bigger.