Resumen

TERRAZAS CANEDO, Augusto Guillermo. Inquiring to shape true business leaders. CE [online]. 2017, vol.8, n.22, pp. 18-23. ISSN 2075-8952.

The present paper analyzes the different theoretical approaches regarding the fundamental features of the true business leader, the different leadership styles, and the interesting discovery of the leadership level 5, which was identified as an essential factor in transforming performance's companies from good to excellent. Complementarily the theory of the communicative leadership is described, and it was identified as an important part of the leadership skills. This theory seeks to efficiently align and engage different parts of the company. Based on the literature review, it was possible to understand the various factors that shape the true business leader. These factors constitute a basic guideline for responding the questions posed at the begging of the research, and achieve interesting conclusions. Therefore, the current paper was conceived as a practical and reflective guide to cultívate the correct skills of the entrepreneurial leader. This kind of leadership should possess a critical-reflective capacity of his environment and his own person, who is able to generate positive impact on society.

Palabras llave : Leadership.; Emotional intelligence.; Executive level 5..