Executive Summary This paper documents the intense need for greater global leadership competencies in American and Chinese business leaders. The paper also explores some of the cultural and philosophical differences. Finally, the paper explains an original conceptual model for developing global leadership competencies. This is offered as a heuristic attempt to advance the research and development on this topic.
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