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The Human Face of Innovation: Leadership as a Psychological and Strategic Journey

The Human Face of Innovation: Leadership as a Psychological and Strategic Journey
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Author(s): Tanusree Chakraborty (Administrative Staff College of India, India), V. S. Sharada (Indian Institute of Management, Vishakhapatnam, India), Koushik Vedula (Administrative Staff College of India, India)and S. K. Pooja (Administrative Staff College of India, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 44
Source title: The Impact of Innovation in Leadership
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Maria Paradiso-Testa (Kean University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2402-9.ch011

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Abstract

The chapter addresses the centrality of innovation in modern leadership, suggesting that creativity and agility guided by purpose are essential enablers of sustainable success. It goes on to propose that leadership innovation should be seen as a mindset, not a mere tool, that keeps leaders in good stead while confronting forces such as technological disruption, geopolitical changes, and market dynamics. The theoretical framework integrating case studies of contemporary leaders illustrates how innovation builds resilience by enabling inclusive decision-making based on stakeholder value. The chapter comments on key characteristics of innovation-oriented leadership, such as vision, adaptability, and a willingness to take risks, and suggests the importance of transforming workplace cultures into innovative environments using design thinking, psychological safety, and purpose alignment. Implications are offered for how innovation now becomes a force that brings resolution to strategy, culture, and leadership across industries and sectors.

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