Seton Hall University’s In the Lead magazine has released its Spring 2025 edition, centering on the theme of “Innovation in Leadership.”
This issue explores how forward-thinking leaders across industries are redefining leadership through technology, strategy and bold decision-making. Thought-provoking articles examine the advantages and challenges of founder-led companies and draw connections between strategic risk-taking life choices and business success.
“This issue of In the Lead explores the many faces of innovation, offering a rich collection of perspectives from leaders across industries. You will find that innovation takes on many definitions — each shaped by the unique context of its contributors,” explained Ruchin Kansal, M.B.A., in his Letter to the Editor.
In the Lead magazine is a collaboration between the University’s Buccino Leadership Institute and the Stillman School of Business’s Department of Management. The publication reaffirms Seton Hall’s commitment to fostering innovative, ethical and impactful leadership, noted Kansal, the founding editor. The semi-annual magazine focuses on sharing leadership perspectives from the field, with content that is curated from leaders across industries. In the Lead seeks to inform future leaders, generate global dialogue on leadership and build a community that sees more effective leadership as a prerequisite to building a better world.
Kansal is a professor of practice at the University’s Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, as well as teaches Management at the Stillman School, and is the founder of Kansal & Co., a business advisory practice.
“Innovation takes on many definitions – each shaped by the unique context of its contributions. Some focus on product innovation, while others emphasize process innovation or the broader innovation ecosystem,” adding, “Despite these variations, two challenges confront nearly all organizations: overcoming resistance and measuring impact. It is one thing to innovate; it is another to actively dismantle outdated systems, processes and mindsets to create space for new possibilities,” he writes.
