The Pursuit of Happiness: Efforts of Global Leadership and Followers to Achieve Social Harmony

Scholars characterize happiness as wellbeing, life satisfaction, optimism, and fulfilling quality life. The chapter positively affirms that efforts undertaken by both global leadership and followers could achieve happiness and social harmony. For example, individuals worldwide require life’s basic needs for their wellbeing. Apart from basic needs, people need a peaceful environment that supports human rights and the dignifying of human lives. The chapter discussed extraordinary leadership of diverse members of the global community who influenced the global community through their efforts. It is after the analysis of these diverse efforts that it is realized that indeed the world needs extraordinary capable leadership of the Mandelas, Maya Angelous, Michael Jacksons, Obamas, Clintons, and the Bayern Munchens among others who would move the global village into a socially harmonious place that takes care of the lowly, advance principles of equality and justice, lead with honesty and integrity of character, and have the courage to deal with complex environmental challenges with courage. Both global leaders and followers should use the global town square platform of social media to communicate and shape the mindsets of the majority in order to inculcate the love for humanity and continuously encourage the spirit of lending a helping hand during devastating times. The next generation of leaders should be inspired by global leaders who led with humility, honesty, sincerity of character, inclusivity of others, and were open to diverse views and opinions. The next generation should grow their communication and collaborative skills and learn from feedback whether positive or negative so that they grow a loyal base of followers whose values resonate with theirs.