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Gulf Today
12-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Gallup study, in tieup with WGS 2025, says what followers need most are leaders who inspire hope
Gallup, the global management consulting firm, launched its latest study under the title 'Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want' at the World Governments Summit 2025. The study affirms that followers around the world require trust, compassion and stability from their leaders. The quality they seek above all else, however, is hope. The findings of the report were presented during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025, held under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. The Summit is being held in Dubai from 11th to 13th January 2025, hosting over 30 heads of state and government, more than 80 international organisations, 140 government delegations, and more than 6,000 attendees. Hope, an essential quality in leadership Gallup's study, conducted in partnership with the World Governments Summit, concluded that if leaders were to meet certain needs by harbouring crucial qualities, they have the ability to significantly improve and positively impact the wellbeing of others. To date, no other research study has examined the needs of followers across such a comprehensively large and global sample of people. Gallup posed two questions to participants across 52 countries, representing 76% of the world's adult population and 86% of the global gross domestic product. Participants were asked to mention leaders who have had the most positive influence on their lives, and to also list three qualities that best describe why their chosen leaders positively impact their lives. The report found that hope was listed as the primary quality found amongst influential leaders worldwide, as it accounted for more than half of all the answers listed by respondents. It ranked significantly higher than trust, which was ranked as the second most important quality. The study illustrated that family members and managers were the most frequently cited leaders, and that the core qualities deemed crucial in leaders across the board were relatively consistent. The study also portrayed that, although the need for hope is evidently universal, it is especially pronounced among people aged 18 to 29 years old, in the Asia-Pacific region, and in relation to organisational leaders. The study also illustrated that suffering is reduced when leaders portray such qualities. Among the respondents who did not cite hope as an essential quality among leaders, 33% are said to be thriving, while 9% of them are considered to be suffering. On the other hand, the percentage of respondents who affirmed that hope was crucial in leadership and also considered thriving is 38%, with those suffering amounting to 6%. The potential to improve lives Workplace leaders hold tremendous potential to improve lives. The report stated that 34% of employed individuals cited someone from their work environment, whether it was a manager, co-worker, or organisational leader, as most influential on their lives, in comparison to 44% who named family members. Approximately 18% of people mention a leader from their work environment, those include managers (11%), organisational leaders (5%) and other colleagues (2%). The study illustrated that employees are more likely to name a work-related leader as influential, compared with just 6% of those not working for an employer.
Gulf Today
09-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
World Governments Summit 2025 names Dubai Chambers as Featured Partner
The World Governments Summit (WGS) has named Dubai Chambers as a Featured Partner in the World Governments Summit 2025, which will take place in Dubai from 11-13 February under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments.' The summit will bring together global thought leaders, experts, and decision-makers from around the world to foster international cooperation, develop effective solutions to key global challenges, and shape policies and models essential for the future of governance. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, will participate in a discussion session focusing on the drivers of economic growth and means to strengthen partnerships with the global business community. In addition, he will chair a special roundtable session on family businesses featuring government officials and over 50 prominent leaders and executives from the world's top family businesses. The session will cover a range of topics including corporate governance, smooth leadership transitions, and the role of family businesses in job creation and economic growth. Al Mansoori commented, "We are committed to strengthening international cooperation to advance shared economic and development goals by forging strategic partnerships with global stakeholders. Expanding the private sector's role in driving societal progress alongside the public sector is essential for creating innovative solutions that shape a better future and developing pioneering business models aligned with global transformations.' Al Mansoori continued, "Dubai Chambers' partnership with the World Governments Summit reflects our commitment to driving global economic dialogue, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions for a sustainable business environment. Through this partnership, we aim to strengthen Dubai Chambers' role in shaping the future of the business landscape and enhancing the contribution of the business community to crafting strategies that meet societal aspirations.' Al Mansoori added, "The World Governments Summit echoes the UAE's vision for the future, which places people at the center of development efforts and empowers governments and institutions to embrace innovation and creativity to achieve comprehensive and sustainable progress. "At Dubai Chambers, we remain committed to collaborating with local and international partners to explore new opportunities for cooperation between the public and private sectors, fostering an integrated business environment that ensures sustainable economic and social growth.' The chambers' efforts align with Dubai's ambitious development plans and its commitment to achieving its strategic priorities. These include enhancing the emirate's business-friendly environment, attracting global companies and investors, facilitating the expansion of local businesses into international markets, advancing Dubai's digital economy, improving the efficiency of the legislative and regulatory framework, and fostering a climate of institutional and customer excellence. This year's World Governments Summit will see record international participation, including over 30 heads of state and government, 140 government delegations as well as more than 80 international and regional organizations. The Summit will host 21 global forums exploring major global trends across more than 200 sessions. Over 300 speakers, including presidents, ministers, thought leaders and decision makers will take part, and more than 30 roundtables and ministerial meetings will convene over 400 ministers. The Summit will publish 30 strategic reports in collaboration with its international knowledge partners.
