If your actions inspire others to dream bigger, learn more, do more and become better, you are a leader, says Simon Sinek in the book Leaders Eat Last.

Leaders and leadership have been written, written and will continue to be written about, and although there are many opinions about their role in society, one thing can be said for sure: the need to have leaders is constant not only in professional life, but also, perhaps most of the time, in personal life.

Businesses and governments need leaders who can create a positive and lasting impact on society as a whole through the decisions they make and the actions they take, especially in the context of the increasingly complex challenges and rapid changes facing society.

The wealth gap has never been greater, dividing communities and affecting the degree of development of states. On the other hand, the speed and scale of technological development have caused unwanted consequences that have manifested themselves in civil unrest, the world’s demographic imbalance creates additional pressure on society, and the erosion of trust destroys the world and contributes to the growth of nationalism.

These trends appear quickly and affect every decision. In this context, the profile of a successful leader must be adapted to new realities, otherwise there is a risk that leaders will harm not only the organization or institution they lead, but also society in general.

PwC has identified six leadership paradoxes that leaders must manage and balance in order to perform both organizationally and socially.

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