What Defines Modern Leadership? An Analysis Based on Literature from 2021-2023

Anton Vorina – Celje School of Economics, Higher Vocational College, Mariborska 2, 3000 Celje, Slovenia

Vuk Bevanda – Faculty of Social Sciences, Bulevar umetnosti 2a, 11070 Belgrade, Serbia

Nikolina Vrcelj – Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Udekom Balkan, Ustanička 179, Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract: This research paper presents an original exploration into the cen­tral question: “What defines modern leadership?” It is imperative to empha­size that this study highlights the imperative for modern leaders to harness the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) without allowing biases to taint their decision-making process. In the past, the role of a manager was of­ten characterized by authority and command, where people followed direc­tions unquestioningly. In the modern business landscape, marked by rap­id changes, the impact of COVID-19, and evolving workplace dynamics, the nature of leadership has transformed. This study aims to explore mod­ern management practices by investigating scholarly papers and online re­sources from Google Scholar and Google Search, focusing on the period from 2021 to 2023.

What we found is that modern leaders need to possess different skills. They should focus on building trust, persuading, and influencing people instead of merely giving orders, as was done in the past. Our research indicates that the ability to adapt, understand others, engage in lifelong learning, and demonstrate care are truly essential for leaders in today’s ever-changing business world. This research paper presents a novel perspective on modern leadership. It underscores that future leaders will leverage Artificial Intelli­gence (AI) to aid in problem-solving and boost productivity.

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