Rebuilding Ethics so that we can flourish In the leadership context, ethical leadership is more concerned about the leader’s moral position in knowing what is right from wrong. The leader is responsible to set the tone of the organization (Building capacity, 2013). Not because one is influential or famous means they are ethical. And so, […]
Frederic Loomis: The best medicine is to stop thinking about yourself, and start thinking about other people Dr. Loom took the time to reflect on what provided a peace of heart and a peace of mind as he closes the chapter of life. His assessment was square on, as persons who came to him for […]
A reflection on Ten Characteristics of Effective, Caring Leaders: By Larry C. Spears Servant leadership seeks to involve others in decision making, which is strongly based on ethical and caring behavior, and enhances the growth of workers while improving the caring and quality of organizational life. (Spears, L.C 2010). There is a growing need to understand […]
Team leadership has become a very dynamic element today’s’ organizations. Organizations seize the opportunity to use this formula to put the best talents together from various background and culture – increase collaboration, increase productivity, and to reduce overhead expenses (Northouse, pg. 371). The organization also reaps from this process, better decision making, as the best […]
Today’s Problem come from yesterday’s solutions The business of the church is a very demanding business. It requires that the leadership be aware of the various needs that exist within the congregation. This is not referring to the spiritual need. This we will address in a subsequent post after class. But, whether this is going […]
“Servant leadership does not occur in a vacuum but occurs within a given organizational context and a particular culture (Northouse, 2019, p. 233). The context from which we all operate will look different based on the core nature of what we are doing. Northouse argues, “culture influence the way servant leadership is done” (Northouse, 2019, […]
A reflection on Transformational leadership – Activity 1 – Unit 4 Transformational Leadership is considered a part of the “New Leadership” paradigm, (as cited by Bryman, 1992) which gives focus to the charismatic component (Northouse, 2019, p163). This form of leadership has been a part of several discussions within the scholastic circle, while others believe […]
Philosophy has always been something I found fascinating. I, therefore, took the time to read the work of one of the great scholars of our time. The great Aristotle. In the writings of The Nicomachean ethics of Aristotle, he puts forth the arguments for several critical areas of our life that we ought to consider. […]
LIGHT FROM MANY LAMPS: LET ME NOT NEGLECT ANY KINDNESS, FOR I SHALL NOT PASS THIS WAY AGAIN. (P.191-193) The leadership lesson of this passage is about being true to who you are, being relational and about expressing kindness to others. Never “for the sake of peace and quiet” deny your own experience or convictions”, […]
Light from many Lamp: This, too, shall pass by Paul Hamilton Hayne – (p. 74-78) Who would have thought that such writing could inspire us? But in the words documented in this poetry lifted me from the clay as inspiration came forth. The story was about a monarch who asked his wise men to […]
The success of any organization is strongly dependent on the kind of leadership that is on displayed. Hawng, Hee-Jong et al., (2014) the source of differentiation and competitiveness advantage in the service industry lies in the ability of the employees who have contact with customers (p.66). While this is important the need to understand the […]
I Triumph still, If thou abide with me: By Henry Francis Lyte. (Watson, L.E. p. 36-39) Having probe, the writing several times back and forth. The sequence of the event runs off the page with a deafening screech as it collides with my thought. The Lesson that is being put forth by the writer: leadership […]
