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Servant Leadership Theory

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Unlike many approaches to leadership, which offer suggestions on how top-level leaders can influence and motivate those further down the hierarchy, servant leaders puts its emphasis on collaboration, trust, empathy and ethics. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory.

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14 Leadership Studies – Quick Overview of Leadership

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SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY. The fundamental lesson of this theory is that there is no one “best” style of leadership, and to truly be effective, leaders have to change and adapt their methods depending on the situation and the person or group they’re working with. CONTINGENCY THEORY OF LEADERSHIP.