Factor: IBM's Environmental LeadershipIBM has not only managed to maintain competition in the supply of software, information technology and systems integrators, but IBM has also managed to successfully manage its resources as energy, water and materials, including waste products, thus offering environmentally friendly products and services that have been recognized by various parties and have received numerous awards (IBM Environment Report, 2012). IBM's success is always linked to the leadership style of the appointed CEO and management team. Several CEOs with different leadership styles have been appointed since IBM was founded, such as Sam Palmisano, Larry Ellison, Randy MacDonald, and Thomas Watson. The different leadership styles among CEOs help IBM adapt and overcome the challenges faced by providing a different and fresh approach in guiding IBM towards the company's established vision and mission. IBM has a long history of innovative leadership development and interdisciplinary mentoring (IBM Corporate Responsibility, 2010). IBM values ​​people who apply innovation and imagination to make the world a good place. That's because they believe they need to have extraordinary leaders who can create high-performance work climates and foster employee engagement, where people who not only succeed, but enable others to do the same. At the heart of the CEO's leadership development program is the ability to accelerate the preparation of future leaders to become an integral part of IBM. Through the program, participants will be offered key opportunities to develop and demonstrate the following leadership skills, in addition to world-class formal consultancy and sales training. Leadership at IBM has played a vital role in making the company known as a multinational. .... half of the sheet...... E. (2008). Transforming talent management into a competitive advantage: an industry view. IBM Global Services, Somers, New York: IBM Corporation. Retrieved from http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/pdf/gbe03083-usen-talentpart3.pdfRowe, G., &Najed, H. M. (2009). Strategic leadership: short-term stability and long-term viability. Ivey Business Journal. Retrieved from http://iveybusinessjournal.com/topics/leadership/strategic-leadership-short-term-stability-and-long-term viability#.UpSgxc QW2X8Sheppard, P. (2002). Leading the change: IBM's Lou Gerstner. Wharton Leadership Digest. Retrieved from http://leadership.wharton.upenn.edu/digest/02-03.shtmlThe Global Human Capital Study 2008 (2007). Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable Workforce. IBM Global Services, Somers, New York: IBM Corporation. Retrieved from http://www935. ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/pdf/g510-6647-00.pdf