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Servant leadership predominately draws on two social theories to explain how it influences follower behavior: social learning and social exchange theory. In servant leadership literature, the use of social learning theory argues that servant leaders are influencing their followers, as their followers observe and emulate the leader's positive ...
In 1970 Greenleaf published his first essay, titled "The Servant as Leader", which introduced the term "servant leadership". Later, the essay was expanded into a book, which is perhaps one of the more influential management texts yet written. The Servant Leadership movement was born. Of his philosophy, Robert Greenleaf wrote in "Essentials",
The Three Levels of Leadership model attempts to combine the strengths of older leadership theories (i.e. traits, behavioral/styles, situational, functional) while addressing their limitations and, at the same time, offering a foundation for leaders wanting to apply the philosophies of servant leadership and "authentic leadership". [2]
Burns's Leadership (1978) founded the field of leadership studies, introducing two types of leadership: transactional leadership, in which leaders focus on the relationship between the leader and follower, and transformational leadership, in which leaders focus on the beliefs, needs, and values of their followers. [18] Excerpts:
She quotes from Edith A. Rusch's The Social Construction of Leadership: From Theory to Praxis (1991):...writings and lectures by Mary Parker Follett from as early as 1927 contained references to transformational leadership, the interrelationship of leadership and followership, and the power of collective goals of leaders and followers (p. 8).
This need for an effective leader to remain true to their self-invention would be further expanded upon by others into what has become known as the authentic leadership approach. [ 15 ] Bennis created the Warren Bennis Leadership Institute (WBLI) at the University of Cincinnati, where he was the 22nd president.
Research has found that this leadership style is one of the most effective and creates higher productivity, better contributions from group members, and increased group morale. Democratic leadership can lead to better ideas and more creative solutions to problems because group members are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas.
Task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership; Theory of constraints; Three levels of leadership model; Toxic leader; Trait leadership; Transactional leadership; Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji; Transcendent Leadership; Transformational leadership