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Use the History of Leadership to Lead Better Today

Mark Sanborn

During the 20th century, researchers began to focus on the situational context of leadership leading to the development of contingency theories which suggest that different leadership styles are effective in different situations. With the various theories about leadership, what can you do today to be an effective leader?

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Servant Leadership Revisited

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from William Dann: The concept of servant leadership was introduced by Ancient Chinese philosophers such as Lao-Tzu, then found in the Christian teachings of Mark. It was popularized in modern management writings by Robert Greenleaf in a 1970 essay. Defining Leadership Let’s begin with an operating definition of leadership.

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The Inherent Synergies Between Servant Leadership and Situational Leadership®

The Center For Leadership Studies

Servant leadership is a philosophy that was developed in the early 1970s by Robert Greenleaf. Suffice to say, when servant leadership was unveiled, it caused quite a stir. Servant leadership fundamentally challenged that convention. The implications for leaders were significant.

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The Asking Dilemma

Persuasive Powerhouse

Most leaders that I work with could insert more inquiry into their leadership style. Sure, there might be some resistance as you change to incorporating more inquiry into your leadership style. But there are others worth exploring; especially in the realm of asking (inquiry) instead of telling. Hang in there.

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Humility and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Especially from a leadership coaching standpoint. Greenleaf in 1970. It was C.S. Mitch A very good article, thanks. Are their needs being met?

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