Strategic Leadership in the Digital Economy

Ziwen Chen(CITY GRADUATE SCHOOL,CITY UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA)
REYNALDO GACHO SEGUMPAN PROF. DR.(CITY GRADUATE SCHOOL,CITY UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA)

Abstract

Because of the digital economy, businesses must now be led using a different approach. This writing examines the key abilities that today’s leaders need due to endless innovation, disruption, and changing needs of stakeholders. It studies the transformation from the old, strict leadership methods to flexible ones, based on information and forward-looking ideas. On the way, the text addresses large-scale issues like cybersecurity, ethical problems of the Internet, and alterations brought to work by the advent of technology. The author uses real examples and explores what’s coming next to demonstrate how top leaders are growing their businesses over the long run by adopting new technological advancements. Finally, leaders are told how to help their organizations adapt to the digital world by closely connecting with and caring about their staff members. Overall, tomorrow’s leaders should show innovation and trustworthiness as they guide others through quick changes in the digital world.

Keywords

Digital leadership; Strategic agility; Digital transformation; Innovation mindset; Data-driven decision-making; Ethical technology

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26549/jsbe.v8i1.28294