Türkiye is making great efforts to generate new projects within the scope of the “Türkiye Century” strategy, with the aim of increasing its effectiveness in the international community and the welfare of its citizens. In this respect, it is of great importance to conduct new studies and develop suggestions to further increase the effectiveness of new projects. This study seeks to provide a solution to the problems in politics, education, economy, public administration, justice, and corruption identified and reported by international organizations such as the OECD, the European Union, and the public institutions of the Republic of Türkiye, by associating them with the Society 5.0 strategy. The study aims to test the applicability of Society 5.0 in solving these problems through structural equation modeling using niche innovation and convergent stakeholder theories. In the light of the data obtained, it is realized that Society 5.0 has an effect on all the other variables except for one and the policy variable mediates this situation. In this regard, in accordance with the findings, it can be stated that Society 5.0 can be regarded as a significant alternative for solving the problems experienced on a suitable political basis.

In today's world of accelerating digitalization, the concept of leadership is no longer just a managerial function, but has become a fundamental element that determines the strategic orientation and sustainable success of organizations. The uncertainty, speed, and complexity of the digital age render traditional leadership approaches inadequate and necessitate a new form of leadership that integrates technology, strategy, and human-centeredness. In this context, digital leadership is defined as a leadership style that can use the opportunities offered by digital technologies in line with strategic goals, guide organizations in digital transformation processes, and maintain a human-centered approach by supporting cultural transformation in this process. The importance of digital leadership stems from its power to transform not only the way organizations use technological tools but also their organizational culture, business methods, and innovation capacity. Studies in the literature reveal that digital leadership has direct and indirect effects on organizational agility, employee performance, and competitive advantage. However, resistance to change, lack of digital skills, and difficulty in adapting to rapid technological developments are among the main challenges faced by digital leaders. This study aims to provide a comprehensive framework on the definition of the concept of digital leadership, its theoretical foundations, its importance for organizations and employees, the competencies that digital leaders should have, and the organizational reflections of their practices, the problems encountered in digital leadership implementation processes, and solution suggestions.

Leadership, one of the most controversial and dynamic areas of modern management sciences, is gaining increasing importance every year due to its impact on the sustainability, competitiveness, and human resources of today's organizations. Building on this importance, "Beyond Authority: Leadership Approaches from Classical to Contemporary" is a comprehensive academic work that examines leadership not only as a form of managerial behavior but also encompasses its cultural, psychological, technological, and ethical dimensions within a broad framework. The book systematically examines the historical development of leadership theories, starting from classical approaches and extending to the complex, digitalized, and rapidly transforming nature of today's business world, thus establishing a strong analytical bridge extending from tradition to modernity, from people to technology. The chapters in the work are integrated along three main axes. The first axis reassesses classical leadership approaches in light of current literature, and the organizational and individual impacts of leadership styles that have historically formed the foundation of organizations, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership, are discussed in detail. These approaches are discussed for their structures that can sometimes foster efficiency, while in other cases, they can negatively impact the organizational climate by restricting participation and creativity. Thus, the context-dependent functionality of leadership is emphasized. The second axis of the book covers popular leadership models prominent in today's business world. Contemporary approaches such as servant, visionary, agile, entrepreneurial, and toxic leadership are presented holistically, linking them to organizations' innovation capacity, employee psychology, performance indicators, and competitive strategies. This section reveals that leadership is no longer merely a management role; it also creates meaning, inspires, motivates, and builds culture. The third axis examines new-generation leadership approaches accelerated by digital transformation. Leadership styles required by the modern age, such as digital leadership, technological leadership, data-driven leadership, remote leadership, ethical and green leadership, are explored alongside concepts such as digitalization, sustainability, data analytics, ethical governance, and environmental responsibility. Thus, it is compellingly demonstrated that the future of leadership is shaped not only by technical expertise but also by ethical stance, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. The book's unique contribution lies in its ability to address all these leadership approaches individually while simultaneously connecting them to one another, making historical continuity and transformation visible, and providing the reader with a highly academically rigorous framework that provides guidance for practitioners. Rather than narrowing leadership down to a single form, the book adopts a holistic approach, assessing it alongside variables such as culture, organizational structure, employee expectations, technological change, and ethical principles. We hope this multidimensional analysis of leadership's journey from past to present will be beneficial for researchers, academics, managers, and all readers interested in leadership…

Leadership has been at the center of social and organizational life throughout history and has been shaped under various approaches in different periods. Among these approaches, visionary leadership has become a prominent theoretical and practical leadership approach, especially since the last quarter of the 20th century. Visionary leadership involves not only creating a strong and inspiring vision of the future but also sharing this vision with organizational members and motivating them towards a common goal. In this respect, it is considered a strategic necessity for contemporary organizations to survive in an environment of change, uncertainty, and competition. This study examines the concept of visionary leadership through a literature review and discusses its basic components, its relationship with other types of leadership, and its functions in today's organizational context. The review of the literature reveals that visionary leadership guides organizations in strategic, psychological, cultural, and communicative dimensions and is closely related to factors such as corporate culture, innovation, and employee engagement. In addition, visionary leadership provides long-term competitive advantage to organizations in relation to current issues such as digitalization, sustainability, and crisis management. The study considers visionary leadership as an organizational reflex and a cultural construct rather than an individual quality and emphasizes that the concept should be understood not only as leader-centered but also as a shared and institutionalized vision. This approach provides a theoretical framework for the literature and a holistic view of the stages of vision development, sharing, realization, and maintenance for practitioners.