comprehensive case analysis

PRINCIPLES OF EXECUTIVE

LEADERSHIP

MSL 658

Online Studies Syllabus

© Belhaven University | June 2019

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Course Description A survey of the research, integration, and critical thinking skills required for successful

completion of the masters level program of study. This course will study leadership at the

executive level through the use of case research, writing assignments, discussion questions, and a

portfolio paper.

Student Competencies  Compare and contrast several major styles of leadership.

 Identify a personal leadership style and develop a comprehensive personal improvement plan.

 Learn to practice emotional intelligence in dealing with others.

 Examine and understand leadership theory and apply it in team environments.

 Apply critical thinking skills and demonstrate their proficiency in the analysis of issues.

 Become familiar with the concept of a portfolio as a quantifiable assessment tool.

 Describe and demonstrate how to lead by serving others with courage and humility.

 Develop a personal vision and mission using a long-term perspective.

 Develop an understanding of a Christian worldview as foundational to effective leadership skills.

 Develop competency in integrating Christian values in graduate studies assignments.

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Assessment Criteria

Assignment Points

Written Assignments (7 @ 50 pts./each) 350

Class Participation/Discussion (14 @ 10 pts./each) 140

Quizzes (7 @ 20 pts./each) 140

Final Paper/Case Analysis 370

Total 1000

Grading Scale:

930+ A 93-100%

900-929 A- 90-92%

870-899 B+ 87-89%

830-869 B 83-86%

800-829 B- 80-82%

770-799 C+ 77-79%

730-769 C 73-76%

700-729 C- 70-72%

670-699 D+ 67-69%

630-669 D 63-66%

600-629 D- 60-62%

0-599 F 0-59%

Resource Inventory

Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership: Theory and practice (8th ed.). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE.

Rowe, W. G., & Guerrero, L. (2019). Cases in leadership (5th ed.). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE.

The Holy Bible

Research Articles: Locate articles by accessing the Belhaven Library Online

http://belhaven.libguides.com/az.php

Drucker, P. F. (2006). The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right

Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials). New York: Collins.

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2004). Christian reflections on the leadership challenge. San

Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

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Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: how to make extraordinary

things happen in organizations (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Leman, K., & Pentak, W. (2004). The way of the shepherd: 7 ancient secrets to managing

productive people. Zondervan.

Lencioni, P. (2012). The advantage: Why organizational health trumps everything else in

business. San Francisco (US): Jossey-Bass.

Loritts, C. W. (2009). Leadership as an identity: The four traits of those who wield lasting

influence. Chicago, IL.: Moody.

Sanders, J. O. (2017). Spiritual leadership: Principles of excellence for every believer. Chicago:

Moody.

The Arbinger Institute. (2010). Leadership and self-deception: Getting out of the box. (2nd ed.).

Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

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Expectations of Online Studies Students

Attendance

For the attendance policy please see the Student Online Handbook in Blazenet.

Due Dates A unit is considered to be Monday- Saturday. You are encouraged to “Observe the Sabbath day

and keep it holy.” Good time management is essential to career and academic success. Early

submissions of assignments and discussion responses are encouraged. Assignments submitted

late will be subject to a 30% reduction for each day they are late up to two days and will not be

accepted late after two days. Due dates are posted to the assignments.

Communication

Communicate questions directly to the professor, except in cases where you need to contact

technical support. Your Belhaven University email address will be utilized for the class, so check

it frequently.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Belhaven University offers students disability accommodation in accordance with the guidelines

of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The student must make his or her disability known to the

Office of Student Care, must provide current documentation of the disability from an appropriate

licensed professional, and complete the Belhaven ADA Request Form for accommodation. The

student must provide such a request to the Office of Student Care at least two weeks prior to the

beginning of each semester for which the accommodation is requested. Approved

accommodations will be communicated to the student and made within a reasonable time period

after completion of the official request. Apply under the Quick Links on the Student

Life/Services tab.

Required Formatting

The required formatting for your papers, assignments, projects, discussions, or anything else that

may be research based is the current edition of the Publication Manual of the American

Psychological Association (APA). APA information in Canvas can be located by clicking on

Resources and then Academic Help.

Responsible Research

Responsible research is a critical component of education, and any individual conducting

research must learn how to investigate, read, understand, systematize, interpret, and finally

explain complex ideas and issues in writing. An individual conducting research must also

understand that ideas found in literature, media presentations, interviews or any other form of

media do not belong to the researcher and therefore must be given credit through proper

documentation. It is required that every person conducting research provides proper credit

through correct use of documentation not only to prevent plagiarism but also to demonstrate

respect to the originator of the idea. To ensure that all papers possess originality, faculty

members will use Turnitin. Any paper exceeding 20% of non-original material or noticeable

undocumented information will be subject to a discount in points at the discretion of the faculty.

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Originality

Unit writing and papers will be evaluated for originality using Turnitin. Belhaven University

encourages a high degree of originality in writing. Quoted material should seldom be used and

must be limited to phrases that cannot be paraphrased or summarized without losing their

effectiveness. Students are required to cite and reference all sources of information and images

using APA style.

Review the APA Quick Reference Style and Formatting Guide that includes Belhaven University

exceptions. Non-originality exceeding 20% on papers will be subject to discount at the

professor’s discretion and students may be referred to a writing lab for assistance with

originality.

Specific Practices to Avoid

 Do not attempt to get a research paper from the Internet (or anywhere else) and submit as your paper. This is dishonest and unethical.

 Do not copy from any book, article, or encyclopedia and submit this for your paper. This is not acceptable research.

 Include references (including source and page numbers) which document every source upon which you have in any way relied for each paragraph of your paper. If sources are

not properly referenced, the student has cheated the sources out of deserved credit and

cheated readers out of valuable information.

 Do not use material from any other student’s paper or work unless you give that student full credit in reference notes.

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Summary of Assignments

Writing Assignments

Writing assignments must be APA compliant and include a title page, appropriate citations, and

references. The professor will post Unit Assignments on the first day of each unit. Assignments

are due no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) on Saturday. Earlier submissions are encouraged.

Discussion Questions

The professor will post discussion questions on the first day of each weekly unit. You should

respond to the initial discussion questions no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) each subsequent

Wednesday. Responses to classmate’s discussion questions are due Saturday at 11:59 p.m. for

each unit. Early postings are encouraged.

Initial discussion question responses must be a minimum of 250 words each. When indicated, a

response to a classmate must be at least 100 words. Fewer than this will automatically result in a

significant reduction in one’s grade. One initial response and one response to a classmate's

posting are required for each question.

You must mention the person’s name to whose comments you are responding and quote what

aspect of his or her post you are addressing. Without either, it is not possible to see the direction

of your comments, and the comments will not receive any points.

Unit Quizzes

Students will complete unit quizzes on all reading assignments and lectures. Quizzes are

available once all unit lectures have been viewed. Unit quizzes must be completed by Saturday at

11:59 p.m. (CT). Only after 11:59 p.m. (CT) on Saturday will correct answers for quizzes be

posted.

Final Paper/Case Analysis The final paper covers the topics discussed and presented in the course. This assignment is due in

Unit 7.

Prepare the Final Paper using the following guidelines:

 Minimum of 2,500 words

 APA-compliant formatting, including title and reference pages

 Minimum of eight scholarly references

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UNIT ONE

Topics

 Introduction to the Course and Course Expectations

 Defining Leadership

 Leadership as an Identity

 The Trait Approach

Unit Activities

 Review the course module.

 Explore the online Library and Academic Help pages.

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit writing assignment(s).

Readings Assignments

 Chapter 1, “Introduction” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 2, “Trait Approach” (Northouse text)

 1 Peter 5:2-3

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o How would you apply 1 Peter 5:2-3 in the workplace?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o Name three historical leaders that you think modeled great leadership and tell why

you think so. List the key traits they exhibited that made them great leaders in

your estimation.

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment (50 points) o After reading Chapters 1 and 2 of your text, write a paper addressing the

following:

 What is your personal definition of leadership? Explain your thinking.  Identify three passages of Scripture that shape how you view leadership.

o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA-

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compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The

title page and References page are not considered in the minimum length

requirement.)

Reminder: The Final Paper is a comprehensive case analysis of Case 8.2, St. John the

Compassionate Mission: Organizational Culture and Leadership.

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UNIT TWO

Topics

 A Biblical Understanding of Leadership

 Skills Approach

 Behavioral Approach

Unit Activities

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit writing assignment(s).

Reading Assignments

 Chapter 3, “Skills Approach” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 4, “Behavioral Approach" (Northouse text)

 James 2

 Titus 1:7-14

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o Discuss the Three-Skill Model and how the importance of the skills may or may

not vary depending on where the leader is in the management structure.

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o How is leadership from a Christian worldview perspective different from

leadership from a non-Christian perspective?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment (50 points) o Address the three questions at the end of “Case 4.3” in the Northouse text.

Specifically, address how you would apply James 2 in this situation.

o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA- compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The

title page and References page are not considered in the minimum length

requirement.

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UNIT THREE

Topics

 Situational Approach

 Path-Goal Theory

 Humility in the Workplace

Unit Activities

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit writing assignment(s).

 Submit final paper topic for approval

Reading Assignments

 Chapter 5, “Situational Approach” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 6, “Path-Goal Theory” (Northouse text)

 Philippians 2:1-7

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o How would you use the Situational Leadership II model (Northouse text, Chapter

5, Figure 5.1) to help you to know how to best delegate to your team members?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o Does Scripture support the Path-Goal Theory? Why or why not? Be specific in

your use of Scripture.

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment: (50 points) o Address the four questions at the end of “Case 6.2” in the Northouse text. o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA-

compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The

title page and References page are not considered in the minimum length

requirement.)

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Reminder: You should be making progress on your Final Paper/Case Analysis.

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UNIT FOUR

Topics

 A Biblical Analysis of the Theories Discussed to Date

 Leader-Member Exchange Theory

 Transformational Leadership

Unit Activities

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit writing assignment(s).

Reading Assignments

 Chapter 7, “Leader-Member Exchange Theory” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 8, “Transformational Leadership” (Northouse text)

 Micah 6:8

 Genesis 1:26-27

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o How does Genesis 1:26-27 shape your understanding of the Leader-Member

Exchange Theory?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o Explain how Scripture does or does not support Transformational Leadership. o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment (50 points) o Address the four questions at the end of “Case 8.1” in the Northouse text.

Incorporate how your understanding of Micah 6:8 influences your perspective.

o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA- compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The

title page and reference page are not considered in the minimum length

requirement.)

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UNIT FIVE

Topics

 Authentic Leadership

 Self-Deception

 Servant Leadership

Unit Activities

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit writing assignment(s).

Reading Assignments

 Chapter 9, “Authentic Leadership” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 10, “Servant Leadership” (Northouse text)

 Mark 10:42-45

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o Dr. Crawford Loritts, in his book Leadership as an Identity, says to “Embrace

servant leadership not as a strategy, but as an identity.” What does that mean to

you?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o How does the chapter on “Servant Leadership” align with Mark 10:42-45? How is

it different and where is it in alignment?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: (50 points) Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

o Address the four questions at the end of “Case 10.2” in the Northouse text

incorporating Mark 10:42-45.

o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA- compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The

title page and reference page are not considered in the minimum length

requirement.)

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UNIT SIX

Topics

 Adaptive Leadership

 Followership

Unit Activities

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit writing assignment(s).

Reading Assignments

 Chapter 11, “Adaptive Leadership” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 12, “Followership” (Northouse text)

 Hebrews 13:17

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o Discuss the application of Hebrews 13:17 to Followership. o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o Complete the Adaptive Leadership Questionnaire at the end of Chapter 11 as an

evaluation of a senior leader in your organization. Discuss what you learned.

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment (50 points) o Address the five questions at the end of “Case 12.2” in the Northouse text.

o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA-

compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The

title page and Referencse page are not considered in the minimum length requirement.)

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UNIT SEVEN

Topics

 Leadership Ethics

 Team Leadership

 Diversity and Leadership

 Culture and Leadership

Unit Activities

 Read assigned materials.

 View lectures.

 Complete unit quiz.

 Respond to discussion questions.

 Submit final paper.

Reading Assignments

 Chapter 13, “Leadership Ethics” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 14, “Team Leadership” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 15, “Gender and Leadership” (Northouse text)

 Chapter 16, “Culture and Leadership” (Northouse text)

 John 15:5-6

 Review all Scriptures discussed in this course.

Discussion Questions: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59

p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Discussion Question 1 (10 points) o Complete the Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire (Short Form) and discuss

your results.

o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

 Discussion Question 2 (10 points) o What are the strengths of the Team Leadership model? What are its weaknesses? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Writing Assignment: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment (50 points) o Address the four questions at the end of “Case 13.2” in the Northouse text.

o Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA-

compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above. (NOTE: The title page and References page are not considered in the minimum length requirement.)

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Final Paper/Case Analysis: Submit by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

 Assignment (350 points) o Write a comprehensive case analysis of Case 8.2, St. John the Compassionate

Mission: Organizational Culture and Leadership found in the Rowe and Guerrero

text. The integration of a Christian worldview is an important aspect of the paper.

o Requirements:

 Minimum of 2,500 words (not including the title page or the reference page)

 APA-compliant, including title and reference pages

 Minimum of eight scholarly references

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APPENDIX A Writing Assignments and Portfolio Grading Rubric

Criteria Proficient

85-100% of criteria points

Acceptable

75-84% of criteria points

Needs

Improvement

50-74% of criteria

points

Unacceptable

Below 50% of criteria

points

Critical thinking

35% of total

assignment points

Thoroughly addresses the

question or issue posed.

Demonstrates an appropriate

level of critical thinking,

including ability to apply,

critically analyze or evaluate

concepts of the course.

Demonstrates nuance of

thought or detailed synthesis

of ideas.

Addresses the issue(s)

posed. Critical thinking

and analysis may be more

superficial than high quality

or may lack depth of

thinking in some areas.

Addresses the

issue(s) posed but

done so on a

superficial level.

May omit analysis

of some parts of the

question.

Quality below needs

improvement level. Does not

demonstrate graduate-level

critical thinking.

Integration of

concepts

35% of total

assignment points.

Cites and references concepts

from the text or other sources.

All assertions are supported

by high-quality sources.

Biblical positions are

supported by specific

scriptures.

Writer uses concepts from

the course but does not cite

and reference them. Writer

may make some assertions

that lack support.

Integration of course

concepts may not be

consistent. Biblical

positions may lack specific

scriptural support.

Writer makes

assertions that are

not supported by

sources or scripture.

Writer may rely on

the writer’s own

opinion instead of

sources.

Paper does not use any

concepts from the course.

Writing

20% of total

assignment points

Writing is clear and free of

mechanical errors.

Demonstrates a high degree of

proficiency in graduate-level

communication. Excellent

adherence to APA and format

rules. Paper meets length and

source requirements if any.

Paper may have APA,

format or mechanical

errors, but not to a

distracting degree.

Communication level is

good but may not be as

proficient as it should be.

Paper may fall short of

some length or source

requirements.

Paper has poor

compliance with

APA. Writing may

have a distracting

level of mechanical

errors. Does not

demonstrate the

proper level of

communication

proficiency. Paper

may be short of

length requirement

or may be short of

number of required

sources.

Paper clearly does not

demonstrate the appropriate

level of communication skills.

Originality

10% of total

assignment points.

Paper has a low match score

or demonstrates the ability to

build on the ideas of others

without using the original

language. Work is clearly that

of the learner.

Match may exceed 20% or

writing otherwise

demonstrates too much

reliance on the words of

others. Even if cited

correctly, learner may rely

too much on direct quoted

material rather than one’s

own critical analysis.

Match is over 30%,

or learner clearly

appropriates the

work of others.

Learner recycled

large portions of the

learner’s own

previous work

without further

development.

Most of the paper was

recycled or appropriated

directly from other sources.

Total Points

Note: Instructor may grade the entire paper as zero points if blatant plagiarism is

detected.

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APPENDIX B

Discussion Post Grading Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Proficient

66-100% of

available points

Acceptable

40-65% of available

points

Needs Improvement

0-39% of available

points

General presentation

Max Points __

Addresses the

question(s) posed

completely. Presents

assertions in a logical,

thorough manner that

reflects a high level of

graduate critical

thinking.

Demonstrates good

understanding of the

question.

Addresses the

question but the

discussion may be

superficial in some

respects. Does not

demonstrate

application or critical

analysis of the

question at a very

high level.

Demonstrates some

understanding of the

question.

May not address the

question posed. Does

not demonstrate

understanding of the

issue. Does not

appear that learner

tried to apply

concepts or

understand the issues.

.

Use of concepts

Max Points __

Uses, cites and

references concepts

from the course

materials or other

sources.

Demonstrates

application of course

concepts.

May use some

concepts but may not

cite and reference the

concepts that support

the writer’s

assertions. May use

course concepts in a

superficial way.

Does not use course

concepts or may use

concepts in a very

superficial way that

does not demonstrate

graduate-level critical

thinking

Communication

Max Points __

Demonstrates

graduate-level

proficiency in

communication. Post

is free of grammar

and mechanical

errors. Post meets the

required minimum

word count.

Post has grammar or

mechanical errors.

Post may be slightly

short of required

length.

The post rambles

from idea to idea and

is hard to follow.

Post has a high level

of grammar or

mechanical errors.

Post does not

demonstrate graduate-

level communication

proficiency. Post is

far short of required

length.

Reply post (if

required)

Max points __

Reply post is

substantive, clearly

communicated and

adds to the ongoing

discussion and

conversation on the

issue.

Reply post is present.

Post makes some

relevant point but

does not advance the

conversation as well

as a proficient post.

Post may lack enough

length to make a

substantial point.

Reply post is present

but basically restates

the premise of the

original post. Reply

post does not add new

perspective or

contribute to the

discussion in any

substantial way.

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APPENDIX C Biblical Foundations

Scripture Passage

(biblical reference)

Scripture Application to Course Content

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1 Peter 5:2-3

Foundational to the course as it talks about shepherding,

right motives for leading, and leading by example.

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Micah 6:8

It addresses kindness, justice, and humility – all key

attributes of a godly leader.

3

John 15:5

Our need for Jesus in order to bear fruit & in this case, to

lead well with the understanding that we cannot do it on

our own.

4

Philippians 2:1-7

This passage’s focus on humility and looking to the

interest to others (followers in this case) is foundational

to effective Christian leadership.

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Titus 1:7-14

Standards for being a godly leader.

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Mark 10:42-45

It emphasizes what it means to be a servant, which leads

to a better understanding of servant leadership.

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Hebrews 13:17

In order to lead well, a leader must first learn how to

follow well. In this case, following the Lord.

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Genesis 1:26-27

A reminder to us that ALL are made in the image of God

which should affect the way in which we engage with &

lead others.

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Galatians 3:28

This verse addresses the fact that we should not be

engaging in unfair / unethical discrimination

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James 2

This passage deals with the sin of showing partiality and

is a stern warning to leaders who do or would show

partiality to certain people or groups.