Strategic Leadership and Resilience in a Disrupted World: Rethinking Business Practices in the Age of AI, Geopolitical Tensions, and Sustainability
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https://doi.org/10.70301/CONF.SBS-JABR.2025.1/1.4Keywords:
Strategic Leadership, Organizational Resilience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, Sustainability (ESG Integration), Geopolitical DisruptionAbstract
The accelerating pace of technological change, combined with intensifying geopolitical instability and pressing sustainability challenges, has created an environment in which traditional leadership models are increasingly inadequate. This paper examines the evolving role of strategic leadership and organizational resilience in a disrupted global context. Through a conceptual synthesis of recent scholarly contributions, the study highlights how leaders can integrate ethical innovation, agility, and sustainability into organizational strategy. Findings emphasize four imperatives: responsible AI governance, agile resilience, ESG integration, and collaborative ecosystems. Practical illustrations are drawn from contemporary cases such as Microsoft’s responsible AI frameworks, Tesla’s sustainability-driven innovation, and resilience strategies in UAE healthcare. By embedding agility, ethical foresight, and sustainability into leadership practices, organizations can transform disruption into an opportunity for long-term competitive advantage. Implications are discussed for both business leaders and scholars, with recommendations for future empirical inquiry.
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