Hello Monica Indeed, I had a feeling that someone would challenge the reasoning behind that statement, so thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. Through some direct experience and years of observations, I have found that taking an interest in the positive development of an individual or group almost always manifests some …
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In the video titled, What is Ethical Leadership? (2013), the presenter describes the broad role that ethics plays upon an individual’s leadership behaviour, perspectives, choices and reasoning; however, since “people vary in their capacities for moral judgement and behaviour”, organizations particularly, need to signal their specific priorities for ethical behaviours through their leaders. Most specifically …
In the article titled Transformational Leadership…., Wang et al. (2011) synthesize their findings from 25 years of research revealing the clear contrasts of leader/follower relationships between the often more direct and traditional style of transactional leadership with the charismatic and affective elements of transformational leadership, and its tendency to be a “robust predictor of desirable …
Organizations that have employee development plans already understand the immeasurable benefits once they “provide an appropriate service climate, culture and freedom to be able to benefit from their energy and creativity” (Kandampully, Bilgihan, & Zhang, 2016, p. 155). Our organization’s OTED (Orientation, Training, Education and Development) program adopts many of the Kandampully et al’s (2016) …
Hello Norm Apart from integrating some very keen observations in terms of how they can be applied within a church context, you skillfully extract and reference components within the closing paragraph of Lincoln’s inaugural address connecting them with some very key servant-leader traits which speak to both his authenticity and his compassion for people. As a …
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Hello Daneen Nice reflection and synopsis as it relates to the importance of intentionally stepping into acts kindness at every opportunity in one’s life and career, most certainly as you look towards integrating the unknown author’s (1951) statement, “I shall pass through this world but once”, as a bridge to both your peers, and the hope …
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When the hard truths of life and eternity need to be spoken, you can always depend upon a preacher to pierce through the many layers of our self-deception. Although the pulpit offers an excellent vantage point to deliver messages of truth, hope, love and forgiveness, on a more practical level, we as leaders can be …
Characteristically similar when conceptualization servant leadership, having a conversation with another about their goals, interests and professional development must begin with an honest willingness to proportional engage the other via a 2:1 ratio – with two ears and one mouth. In the context of a coaching conversation, listening is key; however, I really like the …
Historically, many brick and mortar-type academic institutions have struggled in creating the innovative and dynamic learning environments necessary in order to successfully engage adult learners; which, as an unfortunate consequence, often results in poor retention rates and inadequate provision for professional development of instructors or professors. Fortunately, through modern advancements in mobile technology, the internet …
Even though the fruits born out of a servant leadership approach can vary depending upon one’s perspective, the root of servant leadership remains the same – “the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first” (Northouse, 2016, p. 226). Having said that, the style and implementation methods in which a servant leader selects …
