New Genre Leadership Models
Leadership theories have shifted from focusing on management functions and economic leader-follower exchanges toward interpersonal dynamics occurring within the leadership process (Hannah, Sumanth, Lester, & Cavarretta, 2014, p. 598). New genre theories have been introduced to address critical interpersonal components of leadership were previously grossly undervalued. Two important new genre models that have become an integral and dynamic part of leadership are spiritual and authentic leadership.
Spiritual Leadership
Spiritual leadership is the key for guiding ethical leadership. According to Khiabani, Abdizadeh, and Baroto (2016), it is the ability of the values, attitudes, and behaviors of a leader to intrinsically …show more content…
These relationships motivates followers, builds trust, facilitates effective communication, improves decision-making, and creates healthy working environments. These interpersonal relationships also positively influence the relationship between followers and their organization. Notably, it improves organizational citizenship behaviors, which are generally extremely difficult to obtain and manage (Phipps, 2011).
In addition, business environments require attitudes and behaviors that facilitate diversity. Spiritual leaders foster the values of diversity, which leads to inclusion. Spiritual leadership also promotes diversity through spirituality insights and cultural contexts according to universal human values (Khiabani, Abdizadeh, & Baroto, 2016).
Lastly, business environments demand leaders that can rely on their mental and spiritual reserves. Spiritual leaders are motivated by deep values, such as compassion, humility, integrity, and honesty. As a result, spirituality is linked with higher ethical judgment (Phipps, …show more content…
Therefore, leadership approaches evolve over time to react to changing business environments. Currently, the idea of leadership is shifting from individual-centered to collective centered and towards reciprocal relationships (Carbone, 2009). The most effective style of leadership will depend on a variety of factors, such as the size of an organization, personality of members, degree of interaction, and level of decision-making (Gonos & Gallo, 2013). Nevertheless, some leadership styles are more applicable for 21st century
Leadership theories have shifted from focusing on management functions and economic leader-follower exchanges toward interpersonal dynamics occurring within the leadership process (Hannah, Sumanth, Lester, & Cavarretta, 2014, p. 598). New genre theories have been introduced to address critical interpersonal components of leadership were previously grossly undervalued. Two important new genre models that have become an integral and dynamic part of leadership are spiritual and authentic leadership.
Spiritual Leadership
Spiritual leadership is the key for guiding ethical leadership. According to Khiabani, Abdizadeh, and Baroto (2016), it is the ability of the values, attitudes, and behaviors of a leader to intrinsically …show more content…
These relationships motivates followers, builds trust, facilitates effective communication, improves decision-making, and creates healthy working environments. These interpersonal relationships also positively influence the relationship between followers and their organization. Notably, it improves organizational citizenship behaviors, which are generally extremely difficult to obtain and manage (Phipps, 2011).
In addition, business environments require attitudes and behaviors that facilitate diversity. Spiritual leaders foster the values of diversity, which leads to inclusion. Spiritual leadership also promotes diversity through spirituality insights and cultural contexts according to universal human values (Khiabani, Abdizadeh, & Baroto, 2016).
Lastly, business environments demand leaders that can rely on their mental and spiritual reserves. Spiritual leaders are motivated by deep values, such as compassion, humility, integrity, and honesty. As a result, spirituality is linked with higher ethical judgment (Phipps, …show more content…
Therefore, leadership approaches evolve over time to react to changing business environments. Currently, the idea of leadership is shifting from individual-centered to collective centered and towards reciprocal relationships (Carbone, 2009). The most effective style of leadership will depend on a variety of factors, such as the size of an organization, personality of members, degree of interaction, and level of decision-making (Gonos & Gallo, 2013). Nevertheless, some leadership styles are more applicable for 21st century