As reported in the New York Times, today's leaders in this global economy are definitively different than those of past eras.  According to the article, successful leaders must possess chameleon-like qualties, affording them the ability to be comfortable in any environment and perhaps, more importantly, to make those in their environment more comfortable.  As the world watches and observes these "hybrid leaders", as they are referred to in the article, one will note the ease with which they present themselves and the attention their presence demands.  The most successful leaders are not trained so much as born.  Their histories and circumstances have contributed to who they have become.  What does a good leader consist of?  Essentially, a good leader is comfortable in their own skin, regardless of the company in which they find themselves.  Good leaders are innovators to the core and compassionate towards their workforce.  A good leader is someone who is timeless- not being bound by the traditions or rituals of an age-gone-by.