TITLE:
Problem of Toxic Leadership Instead of Modern Leadership at New Age in the 21st Century
AUTHORS:
K. A. Hossain
KEYWORDS:
Modern Leadership, Toxic Environment, 4IR, Digital and Smart Technology, IoT, AI
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Leadership,
Vol.14 No.4,
October
14,
2025
ABSTRACT: Leadership has always been an indispensable imperative instrument to the leaders in steering the development of an organization, a country or the globe as a whole in a relative dealing with associated contemporary factors in every era everywhere in every civilization. Thus, the significance and necessity of leadership are becoming increasingly recognized in the contemporary period. In today’s fast-changing world, the successful utilization of technology and contemporary lifestyles has become an essential component of leadership. Technology has a tremendous impact on all facets of human existence, and it is revolutionizing how contemporary leaders connect, manage everyday affairs, and conduct their businesses. Modern or contemporary leaders can make educated judgments, generate innovation, and remain ahead of the competition by leveraging technological improvements, which also boost efficiency and productivity. The emphasis is on how organizations, agencies, businesses, industries, or nations can get effective leadership style to achieve their mission and vision. There are many challenges and gaps of true cognizant and contemporary leaders, whether in politics, religion, organization, business, education, or institutions, everywhere in era of technological advancement. Famous or great leaders globally recognize the significant role of technology that plays in personnel management. It may facilitate team development and oversee work across all channels and locations globally. The normal workplace is no longer as conventional as it once was due to technological advancements and globalization. Once more, workplace toxicity is a prevalent concern that can impede the performance of employees and the overall profitability of an organization. Modern leaders must embrace a more contemporary management approach in order to achieve success. This involves adopting novel tactics and concepts while simultaneously remaining adaptable and receptive to change. Nonetheless, a counterargument exists asserting that traditional leadership remains relevant and that both techniques can be integrated concurrently. When an organization faces challenges in creativity and transformation, modern leadership approaches tend to be more appropriate, particularly in a global setting. The author of this analytical research has taken an effort to deliver a thorough examination of toxic leadership and its associated problems and challenges, alongside contemporary leadership approaches, in a period where smart and advanced technologies are crucial in the 21st century.