Real leaders make their mark in a number of unpredictable ways.
Sometimes even the least likely Clark Kent emerges as the true Superman. According to five HBS professors who offer their insights on leadership in this excerpt from the HBS Bulletin , a true leader creates stability and fuels inspiration through consistency and clarity of vision. What companies should be doing, instead, is charting a course based on an honest assessment of their core business. Understanding the texture of the Japanese business landscape is very important for businesses and governments elsewhere in the world, says HBS professor Michael Porter . A Guide to Realizing Your Personal Leadership Potential by Robert J. Lee and Sara N. King.