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Leadership Theory And Practice 6th Edition By Peter G. Greenleaf: Servant Leadership

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Servant Leadership
Servant leadership seems contradictory to the leadership techniques that we have learned over time. However, the subject is not a surprise to most Christians. The concept of putting one’s followers first was first introduced 1970’s by Robert Greenleaf. The idea mimics the teachings of Jesus; yet there is no mention of this in the book Leadership Theory and Practice 6th edition by Peter G. Northouse. The concept is powerful and seems to give successful results. “In becoming a servant leader, a leader uses less institutional power and control while shifting the authority to those who are being led” (Northhouse, 2013, p. 221) There are specific characteristics of a servant leader, these include: Listening, empathy, healing,
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