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SundayJun 12 at 5:18pm
Human Dynamics describes the connection between the mental, emotional, relational, and the physical aspects of leadership. A good leader aspires to ensure that the internal capacities of individuals are recognized, cultivated and dominant so that the capability of those on the team can be fully realized. This type of leader uses logical thinking, empathy, and comparative fluency to strengthen stakeholders and resources. Leaders who are most effective at human dynamics demonstrate human skills and business acumen. According to Northouse, "leadership making is a prescriptive approach to leadership emphasizing that leaders should develop high-quality exchanges with all of their followers rather than just a few. It attempts to make every follower feel as if he or she is a part of the in-group and, by so doing, avoids the inequities and negative implications of being in an out-group." (p. 144). Kouzes & Posner also share that “asking questions and seeking the advice of others naturally leads to knowledge sharing across an organization. This inquisitiveness also strengthens interpersonal relationships.” (p. 164). Seeking to improve the effectiveness of good leadership will require the ability to merge both of the concepts of leadership connection and team dynamics an essential part of the process. As you think of the leader/follower relationship, understanding how and why would conform of go after something is contingent on the path that is most clear to them. Barnabas represents a biblical example of a leader who valued and appreciates dynamics. Barnabas lived honestly lived for God and sacrificially served the people. He was often was the first to console his fellow believers in times of affliction and provide gifted teaching of the gospel to others. His life is relevant to how present day leaders can demonstrate the ability to motivate and inspire all followers and team members that they are a part of the process. By his own actions, he reminds us that Christian service is not about us, but about those whom we serve regardless of the circumstances and even when discouraged they have a place and a purpose. In thinking about how this might not making the right connection with followers, one thinks of Esau. His failure to consider the long term strategies and only address immediate needs lead him to making mistakes. It is likely had he had better exchanges with others and logic, different conclusions may have resulted. Colossians 3:23-25 (KJV), “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons” reflects both aspects of leading for and with others and failing to lead in consideration of others.
Northouse, P. G. (n.d.). Leadership: Theory and Practice. Retrieved from https://platform.virdocs.com/r/s/0/doc/544863/sp/198583740/mi/613679747?cfi=%2F4%2F2%2F10%2F128%5Bs2-3%5D%2C%2F1%3A0%2C%2F1%3A0 (Links to an external site.)
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (6th Edition). Wiley Professional Development (P&T). https://libertyonline.vitalsource.com/books/9781119278979
YesterdayJun 15 at 6:23pm
Ethical Leadership
Leadership ethics is at the core of all management and leadership enterprise. “All managerial decisions and tasks rest on assumptions of human behavior” (McGregor, 2006, p.3). According to Henry Cloud, ethical integrity builds trust in all forms of human organizations (Clouds, 2006, p.7). So, whether a leadership style is consistent or inconsistent with Christian worldview is predicated on the basic assumptions which direct actions and behaviors of leadership. So, regarding leadership, ethics is what leaders do and who leaders are (Northouse, 1016, p.330). This post will look at two ethical theories – Altruism and ethical egoism.
In consistent with Christian worldview, Peter Northouse defines ethical leadership as “A good person who does the right thing in a right way” (Northouse, 2022). At the leadership level, a good leader’s character produces good outcomes from ethical decisions. Therefore, the values of an individual that produce results are influenced by their moral development. The ethical theory, altruism is “an approach that suggest that actions are moral if their primary purpose is to promote the best interest of others” (Northouse, 1016, p.335). This ethical theory can be found in authentic, transformational and servant leadership styles. Northouse explains further that this leadership theory results in making leaders mentors, asking follower what to be by imitation, rather than what to do. Managers develop virtues, integrity, truthfulness, and honesty. This is because virtuous outcomes are derived from telling the truth, respect for humanity, being fair, just, benevolence, and care (Northouse, 1016, p.336; Kouzes & Posner, 2017, p.286). Leadership influence followers to reach a common goal, using their power and authority humanely. Within ethical integrity, the leader according to the situation and personal disposition, utilizes any of the leadership styles mentioned above to achieve a goal for the good of all.
David is such an ethical leader such that his moral compass directed all his decision because it fits into the purpose of God for humanity. David reacted appropriately upon hearing the death of Saul, killing the one who confessed killing the King and mourning for the Lord’s anointed (2 Samuel 1:9-17). David led by example in worship (2 Samuel 6:14) and wars (2 Samuel 8:1).
Inconsistent with Christian worldview is ethical egoism, when a person acts to create a greater good for self-interest (Northouse, 1016, p.334). Closely linked to transactional leadership, pseudo transformational leadership and consistent with directive behavior of situational leadership styles, followers are motivated in transactional ways only. In this destructive outcome, the leader utilizes his or her position for personal gain. For example. Gehazi, Elisha’s assistant did not want the Syrian army commander to be healed for free and not pay for it. Gehazi did not understand the overall good of the community, the reason Elisha did not receive the gift or payback. Gehazi was selfish to the level of greed (2 Kings 5:20-27). The destructive leader uses charisma and power to coerce followers and sometimes have colluder and conformer followers who aid them (Northouse, 1016, p.339).
References
Cloud, H. (2006). Integrity: The courage to meet the demands of reality. HarperCollins Publisher, NY, New York.
Kouzes, J. M. & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
McGregor, D. (2006). The human side of enterprise. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Northouse, P. (June 12th, 2022). What is ethical leadership? [Video] Liberty University. https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/244977/pages/watch-leadership-what-is-ethical-leadership?module_item_id=27517357
Northhouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice. Sage Publications, Inc.
Holman Study Bible, NKJV (2015).
