Responsible Leadership in Crisis Management: Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis and Russia-Ukraine War ()
ABSTRACT
This research paper examines the role of responsible
and irresponsible leadership in two major crises: the Cuban Missile Crisis and the
Russia-Ukraine War. The paper provides a background and context for responsible
leadership and an overview of the two crises. The purpose and significance of the
research paper are discussed, along with an analysis of the leadership style of
key figures in each crisis. The paper evaluates
how President Kennedy’s responsible leadership approach contributed to a successful resolution of the Cuban
Missile Crisis and how Khrushchev’s irresponsible leadership approach contributed
to an escalation of the crisis. Similarly, the paper examines how President Putin’s responsible leadership approach contributed to a more stable and peaceful
resolution of the Russia-Ukraine War, while Yanukovych’s irresponsible leadership approach contributed
to the destabilization of Ukraine. The paper concludes
by discussing the importance of responsible leadership principles in crises, highlighting
how leaders who prioritize transparency, ethical decision-making, and a commitment
to promoting the broader social, economic, and environmental interests of the population
can build trust, reduce tensions, and promote peaceful solutions. The paper also
highlights the consequences of leaders who prioritize their own interests over the
broader interests of the population, disregard democratic norms, and engage in deceptive
or unethical behavior, which can contribute to instability, escalation, and conflict.
Overall, this research paper contributes to a better understanding of the impact
of responsible and irresponsible leadership in crises and highlights the need for
leaders to prioritize responsible leadership principles in all aspects of their
decision-making process, particularly during times of crisis.
Share and Cite:
Ilyas, M. (2023) Responsible Leadership in Crisis Management: Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis and Russia-Ukraine War.
Open Journal of Business and Management,
11, 983-999. doi:
10.4236/ojbm.2023.113054.
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