In It’s How Leaders Behave That Matters, Not Where They Are From by Barry Z. Posner, the author explores how leadership behaviors rather than geographical or cultural origins influence a leader’s effectiveness. According to Posner, “leadership practices varied across countries but within countries, their impact was the same” (Posner, 2013, p. 574). This shows that while leadership styles may look different due to cultural nuances, effective leadership behaviors are universally impactful. This article reminds me of experiences working with diverse teams across different cultures. I’ve noticed that good leaders, regardless of their background, inspire trust by their actions rather than their origin. This discussion reminds me of the ideas presented in The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner, where they also stress the universality of leadership behaviors through their “Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership.” Both texts underscore the importance of actions like modeling the way and enabling others to act, which transcends cultural boundaries. The article connects with the global leadership trends seen in multinational corporations like IBM or Microsoft. Leaders in these organizations succeed because they focus on universally respected traits like transparency and collaboration. For example, in a globalized world, an effective leader in the U.S. can use the same principles to lead teams in India or Europe with minimal adaptation, just as Posner suggests.