Evolving Leadership Models
Recent theoretical developments in leadership paradigms seem
more inclined to frame leadership concepts within the context of moral
philosophy, interpersonal growth and spiritual values, topics discussed in
business leadership models. Some examples include transformational leadership
(Burns, 1978; Bass, 1990), Servant-Leadership (Greenleaf Center, 2002),
Relational Leadership (Brower, Schoorman, & Hwee, 2000) and spiritual
leadership (Mitroff & Denton, 1999). Conduct a preliminary search of these
models, and select one that resonates best with your own leadership style and
one that does not resonate to your own leadership style. Using the business
article collections in the Library and other credible sources, respond to the
following questions regarding the model you have selected:
• Select two and compare and contrast these two models, with
particular emphasis on the implications of these models for the leader
follower-relationship and the organizational culture. • To what degree do these
models represent a theory that is grounded in experience or fact, or just a
“fad”? Defend your arguments with academic sources.
