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A Leader is an individual who influences other group members towards attainment of pre-defined Organizational goals. Therefore how challenging Leadership is, becomes obvious by the fact that the influence by the Leader has to be Goal-Directed and Non-Coercive in nature. The Leaders must adapt to Grassroots Leadership Approach which turns the Traditional Management Hierarchy upside-down by empowering people to make their own decisions. This compact piece of writing will shed light on a framework of Challenges faced by the Leaders of today. The paper will go onto highlight the emerging trends and challenges in a day-to-day functioning of the Organization. Today, an Organization's success depends on the collective wisdom of all it's employees. Who can be a more suitable person than a Manager to be able to play an important role in guiding the Team to use their collective power effectively in developing an environment that fosters trust and respect? It can easily be concluded that the Leaders of today should be more willing to share, as the Organizations are more bent on Team-based structures that require more collaborative and inclusive approaches. Originality/Value- This article identifies the key elements crucial for effective Leadership. It shows how Leaders who align personal purpose with organizational mission and guide their Team in a right manner become successful in this challenging era of globalization.

Keywords

Leadership, Manager, Challenges, Organization, Globalization

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