Academy of Strategic Management Journal (Print ISSN: 1544-1458; Online ISSN: 1939-6104)

Abstract

Leadership Qualities for Successful Entrepreneurship in Disruptive Contexts

Author(s): Samson Nambei Asoba, Nteboheng Patricia Mefi

This study was formulated to explore the leadership qualities that are essential for successful entrepreneurship in the context of disruptions arising from the 4IR and the Covid-19 pandemic. The qualitative research design was adopted to collect and analyse relevant data to establish the qualities of the charismatic, transformational, visionary and transactional entrepreneurs that enable sustenance during difficult times. A case study of a successful entrepreneurial venture was reviewed. The evidence found from this study demonstrated the the charismatic, visionary and transformational leadership traits resulted in notable entrepreneurial performance. Entrepreneurs were recommended to strengthen their visionary, transformational and charismatic traits for the success of their ventures.

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