Leadership
Effective and authentic leadership is a key component to the success of any organization. Kinicki, A., & Fugate, M., (2016) defined leadership as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Kinicki, A., & Fugate, M., 2016, p.440). The organization I currently work for just became restructured and changed/shifted several leadership positions. The changes were not because people were doing a bad job, but because the vision, mission, and purpose needed to be redefined. Thus, leaders were shifted to fit the new structure according to the needs of the organization. The organization was more task oriented, and during the restructure the organization implemented relationship-oriented leadership. …show more content…
450) For example, My boss has been practicing “Consideration” by creating a trusting environment and mutual respect among our team members. Additionally, he has empowered our other team members to take a lead in the areas they have been assigned. Furthermore, he has been an example of servant-leadership by emphasizing how we can effectively serve others through our vision. According to Fischer, K., (2009), “there has been an increasing trend on the belief that by accessing the insights, skills, and talents of employees not only motivates employees to become more involved in the organizational process, it also maximizes productivity” (Fisher, K., 2009, Lesson 6, slide 4). Our environment is more energic and enthusiastic now. Colin, P., (2017) emphasized generating energy as one of the keys for effective …show more content…
In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us” (Titus 2:7 NIV). There are many leadership guides and styles that we can implement to succeed and help achieve the goals of our organization. However, or best example and testimony of leadership is Jesus who led his ministry on earth by submitting to the authority of the Holy Spirit. He also, worked through relationships. For example, he visited Zacchaeus, a dishonest tax collector. He became his friend and earned his respected and trust. In return, Zacchaeus repented from his sinful life. Jesus had the power to do anything he pleased; nonetheless, he was vision and mission focused. He built a relationship-oriented team of disciples and empowered them to lead by testimony and in obedience to God, and gave them authority to heal. Matthew 10:1 “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness” (Matthew 10:1. NIV). Finally, Jesus was loving, caring and self-less. If we want to become effective leaders, we first need to follow- Jesus’ example. He will empower us to serve him according to his will and purpose in our
Effective and authentic leadership is a key component to the success of any organization. Kinicki, A., & Fugate, M., (2016) defined leadership as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Kinicki, A., & Fugate, M., 2016, p.440). The organization I currently work for just became restructured and changed/shifted several leadership positions. The changes were not because people were doing a bad job, but because the vision, mission, and purpose needed to be redefined. Thus, leaders were shifted to fit the new structure according to the needs of the organization. The organization was more task oriented, and during the restructure the organization implemented relationship-oriented leadership. …show more content…
450) For example, My boss has been practicing “Consideration” by creating a trusting environment and mutual respect among our team members. Additionally, he has empowered our other team members to take a lead in the areas they have been assigned. Furthermore, he has been an example of servant-leadership by emphasizing how we can effectively serve others through our vision. According to Fischer, K., (2009), “there has been an increasing trend on the belief that by accessing the insights, skills, and talents of employees not only motivates employees to become more involved in the organizational process, it also maximizes productivity” (Fisher, K., 2009, Lesson 6, slide 4). Our environment is more energic and enthusiastic now. Colin, P., (2017) emphasized generating energy as one of the keys for effective …show more content…
In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us” (Titus 2:7 NIV). There are many leadership guides and styles that we can implement to succeed and help achieve the goals of our organization. However, or best example and testimony of leadership is Jesus who led his ministry on earth by submitting to the authority of the Holy Spirit. He also, worked through relationships. For example, he visited Zacchaeus, a dishonest tax collector. He became his friend and earned his respected and trust. In return, Zacchaeus repented from his sinful life. Jesus had the power to do anything he pleased; nonetheless, he was vision and mission focused. He built a relationship-oriented team of disciples and empowered them to lead by testimony and in obedience to God, and gave them authority to heal. Matthew 10:1 “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness” (Matthew 10:1. NIV). Finally, Jesus was loving, caring and self-less. If we want to become effective leaders, we first need to follow- Jesus’ example. He will empower us to serve him according to his will and purpose in our