El líder del siglo XXI: más allá de las competencias técnicas

In the context of digital transformation, accelerated by artificial intelligence, automation, and globalization, there is a growing need to rethink leadership as a human, ethical, and transformative competence. This editorial proposes that true leadership goes beyond administrative management: it involves inspiring, mobilizing, interacting, and supporting with empathy, self-awareness, and a critical vision. Leadership, viewed from an approach based on soft skills such as assertive communication, resilience, emotional intelligence, and collaboration, should be oriented toward collective well-being and the construction of inclusive and sustainable environments. Therefore, the key role of educational leadership as an agent of social change and guarantor of human development is highlighted. Finally, the need to train authentic leaders capable of responding sensitively and responsibly to contemporary challenges, contributing to a more just and equitable society committed to peace and sustainability, is emphasized.