Liberty University: Principles Of Trust And Leadership
TRUST AND LEADERSHIP
Trust and Leadership
Liberty University
Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of trust in leadership and that trust and leadership seem to be synonymous with each other. There is a multitude of ideas and opinions on this subject. This paper looks at different angles but mainly from a Christian approach to the principles of trust and leadership. From the earliest days of mankind trust and leadership have played vital roles in our development as a society. Strong leadership breads great success in achieving goals. As the level of trust in leadership grows, so does the effectiveness of that leadership. The two concepts are tightly bound. Without, trust there can be no …show more content…
Spiritual/Moral Leadership Spirituality in leadership is conceived by many as awareness within individuals of a sense of connectedness that exists with their inner selves and the world (Korac-Kakabadse, Kouzmin and Kakabadse, 2002). Moral leadership includes traditional functions but apply the functions in moral ways. Most moral leaders are viewed as forthright, frank, honest, and candid, to list a few. Elements of moral leadership include: building shared values, vision setting, sharing meaning, enabling, influence and power, intuition, service and transformation (Korac-Kakabadse, Kouzmin and Kakabadse, 2002). Those leaders who take spirituality critically with good grace are able to more readily lead and articulate the vision of the organization.
Influence and Modeling …show more content…
They are able to get others to support the vision or purpose they have expressed. Strong influence is a result of the actions of the leader. Leaders must create a compelling vision; translate it into action, and to sustain it (Morden, 1997). S. Sherman and N. M. Tichy in their studies in 1994 suggests, “You don’t get anywhere if you keep changing your ides. The only way to change peoples minds I with consistency. Once you get the ideas, you keep refining and improving them; the more simply your idea is defined, the better it is. And you keep communicating. Consistency, simplicity, and repetition are what it’s all
Trust and Leadership
Liberty University
Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of trust in leadership and that trust and leadership seem to be synonymous with each other. There is a multitude of ideas and opinions on this subject. This paper looks at different angles but mainly from a Christian approach to the principles of trust and leadership. From the earliest days of mankind trust and leadership have played vital roles in our development as a society. Strong leadership breads great success in achieving goals. As the level of trust in leadership grows, so does the effectiveness of that leadership. The two concepts are tightly bound. Without, trust there can be no …show more content…
Spiritual/Moral Leadership Spirituality in leadership is conceived by many as awareness within individuals of a sense of connectedness that exists with their inner selves and the world (Korac-Kakabadse, Kouzmin and Kakabadse, 2002). Moral leadership includes traditional functions but apply the functions in moral ways. Most moral leaders are viewed as forthright, frank, honest, and candid, to list a few. Elements of moral leadership include: building shared values, vision setting, sharing meaning, enabling, influence and power, intuition, service and transformation (Korac-Kakabadse, Kouzmin and Kakabadse, 2002). Those leaders who take spirituality critically with good grace are able to more readily lead and articulate the vision of the organization.
Influence and Modeling …show more content…
They are able to get others to support the vision or purpose they have expressed. Strong influence is a result of the actions of the leader. Leaders must create a compelling vision; translate it into action, and to sustain it (Morden, 1997). S. Sherman and N. M. Tichy in their studies in 1994 suggests, “You don’t get anywhere if you keep changing your ides. The only way to change peoples minds I with consistency. Once you get the ideas, you keep refining and improving them; the more simply your idea is defined, the better it is. And you keep communicating. Consistency, simplicity, and repetition are what it’s all