Columbus flaunts 'servant leadership' as city's spirit

JINJU, South Gyeongsang Province — The U.S. city of Columbus in Georgia highlighted its long-standing “servant leadership” approach for local residents and businesses at a forum in Jinju, presenting a new model of leadership for today’s rapidly changing technological and business environment. The third session of the 2025 Jinju International Forum on Entrepreneurship focused on how the city’s unique leadership spirit has shaped communities and fostered more sustainable businesses. Seven participants took part in the session, six from Columbus and Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, who joined as a “surprise guest speaker.” They likened Jinju’s identity as the birthplace of founders of Korea’s global companies to Columbus’ vision of grounded, community-oriented entrepreneurship. Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said during the forum that both cities share a “natural friendship.” “We share an industrial and manufacturing background. Columbus was formed as a textile town using our river for power. Jinju is the leading manufacturer of silk and bio industrialWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times