Schutte, FHerselman, Martha EBotha, AdeleSchutte, FHerselman, Martha EBotha, Adele2026-09-222026-09-2220260-7988-5678-5978-0-7988-5678-2http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14940In an era defined by complexity and rapid transformation, this volume examines how leadership, governance, and sustainability can be reimagined to address pressing global and regional challenges. Drawing on contributions from two scholarly conferences, the chapters explore the shifting role of organisations in navigating inequality, technological disruption, climate change, and institutional uncertainty. Central to the discussion is the concept of purpose-driven leadership, understood not as rhetoric, but as a strategic and ethical foundation that aligns organisational goals with long-term societal value. The volume highlights the interplay between sustainability and resilience as critical pillars of responsible leadership, while addressing tensions between short-term performance and long-term impact. Contributions span diverse themes, including digital inclusion, governance innovation, ethical decision-making, and socio-economic transformation. Particular attention is given to the African context, where demographic dynamism and resource potential coexist with persistent developmental challenges. Collectively, the work argues that meaningful progress requires leadership grounded in accountability, inclusivity, and adaptive capacity. It calls for a shift in how success is measured, emphasising human dignity, equity, and future sustainability as key indicators of impact.FulltextenPurpose-driven leadershipSustainability and resilienceEthical governanceInclusive developmentInstitutional accountabilityAfrican development contextBookn/a