Leadership Theories and a Christian Worldwide

Leadership Theories and a Christian Worldwide

Introduction

Leadership is the set of capabilities that a person has to influence the minds of people or a group of determined people, making this team work with enthusiasm, but the reality is different, in achieving goals and objectives. It is also understood as the ability to take initiative, manage, hold, promote, encourage, motivate and evaluate a group or team. According to Rallph M. Stogdill, there are almost as many definitions of leadership as people who have tried to define the concept. The term managerial leadership is defined as the process of directing the work activities of members of a group and to influence them. In business management leadership is the exercise of executive activity in a project effectively and efficiently, whether personal or institutional management (within the administrative process of the organization). In every nonprofit or socially beneficial organization, leadership is a quintessential element. Although many organizations fit the classification of nonprofit when they are being distinguished from government and commercial counterparts, they are exceptionally diverse in terms of directives, goals, and missions. Each organization has objectives and goals, and the various methods by which these objectives are achieved (or not achieved) are often a direct result of leadership styles and attributes of the people in charge. Many, if not most of the prominent leadership theories applied to public and business organizations can be applied as well to nonprofit organizations. Along similar lines, leadership traits among CEOs, executive directors, and individual board members entrusted to lead and manage nonprofit organizations also vary greatly, and the methods and techniques they employ in guiding their organizations to achieve tangible outcomes are often related to their personal leadership styles. There have been many case studies and scholarly articles on leadership traits and qualities in charitable organizations, philanthropic foundations, religious organizations, or other organizations classified as non-profits, yet there is no singular successful leadership theory or practice. To date, each theory offered by leaders and researchers alike has demonstrated both positive and negative attributes. Some of these theories have more success in practice than others, and often, leaders must demonstrate flexibility in displaying their leadership skills, sometimes shifting from one practice to another depending on the situation.

Leadership and communication are inextricably linked. Consistent with an array of definitions, leadership is a communicative practice. Communication scholarship is necessarily germane to understanding the practice and development of leadership. The field of communication serves as a fruitful lens through which to examine the behaviors and practices of the effective leader. This lens can be applied at several angles. Leadership styles and behaviors include communication skills and competencies such as influence, motivation, dialogue and feedback, group facilitation, problem solving, and decision making. Christian theology can be defined as a Christ-centered study of God within a biblical framework and a creation context. This paper will address modern leadership theories in the context of Christian view. It will particularly address Visionary Leadership, Servant Leadership, Goal Oriented Leadership, Team Leadership and ...