Leadership for a Fractured World: How to Cross Boundaries, Build Bridges, and Lead Change

Leaders are confronted with complex, multifaceted challenges that require extensive collaboration beyond traditional authority structures. Dean Williams advocates for a new leadership approach that transcends boundaries—cultural, organizational, or political—to foster cooperation among diverse groups. Drawing from global experiences, he emphasizes the importance of leaders acting as boundary spanners, either by crossing divides themselves or facilitating connections between others. This shift in perspective on power and authority empowers leaders to become effective change agents, promoting healing and resolution in a divided world.