The end of leadership

Introduction: Twenty-first-century leadership

and followership

pt. 1. Power shift

Historical trajectory

lessening power

Cultural constraints

leveling the playing field

Technological imperatives

losing control

pt. 2. Shifting sands

Social contract

undermining the understanding

American experience

downgrading leaders

Worldwide momentum

upgrading followers

pt. 3. Paradigm shift

Leadership industry

leading as mantra

Leadership complete

leading in time.