Transformational and authentic leadership are similar, yet different and distinct. These two theories are sometimes confused and misinterpreted. For this Discussion, you
Part 1
Transformational and authentic leadership are similar, yet different and distinct. These two theories are sometimes confused and misinterpreted. For this Discussion, you will compare and contrast these theories to help strengthen your ability to clearly discern the two and determine your opinion of each
To prepare for this Discussion:
· Review Chapters 8 and 9 of the Northouse text.
· Find and read one peer-reviewed journal article on each of the following leadership theories: Transformational and Authentic.
Post your Discussion, to address the following:
· Using the course text and additional sources you found in the Walden Library, compare and contrast Transformational and Authentic Leadership theories.
· Choose one of the two theories. Then develop a compelling and well-supported argument for applying it in your current workplace or a future desired career.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
· Northouse, P. G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed.). SAGE.
o Chapter 8, “Transformational Leadership” (pp. 185–220)
o Chapter 9, “Authentic Leadership” (pp. 221–252)
· Williams, R., Jr., Raffo, D. M., & Clark, L. A. (2018). Charisma as an attribute of transformational leaders: What about credibility?Links to an external site. Journal of Management Development, 37(6), 512–524. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-03-2018-0088
Part2
After a career in management, Robert Greenleaf (founder of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership) coined the phrase “servant leadership” in his 1970 essay, “Servant as Leader.” The idea of a leader as a servant was a novel concept for organizations at the time, and it remains a very popular approach to leadership. Greenleaf said, “The organization exists for the person as much as the person exists for the organization” (Center for Servant Leadership, n.d.).
Have you ever worked for or encountered a leader who embodied the servant leadership approach? Do you think this approach is ideal for the current professional environment or is it obsolete?
In this Discussion, you will explore the servant leadership approach. You will take a position on whether this leadership approach is as applicable today as it was in the past, or if it needs an update.
To prepare for this Discussion:
· Read Chapter 10 of the Northouse text.
· Read “The Servant as Leader,” pages 29–74, in Greenleaf’s book Servant-Leader Within: A Transformative Path.
· Explore the background of Servant Leadership at the Greenleaf Center for Servant LeadershipLinks to an external site..
- What is Servant Leadership?
- How has Servant Leadership evolved since 1970?
- Take a position on one of the following statements. Explain why you support it.
- Servant Leadership should be updated to better fit contemporary organization needs.
- Servant Leadership has stood the test of time and is just as relevant and applicable today as it was in 1970.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
· Northouse, P. G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed.). SAGE.
o Chapter 10, “Servant Leadership” (pp. 253–284)
· Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. (n.d.). What is servant leadership?Links to an external site. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. https://www.greenleaf.org/what-is-servant-leadership/
· Greenleaf, R. K (Author), Beazley, H. (Ed.), Beggs, J. (Ed.), & Spears, L. C. (Ed.). (2003). Servant-leader within: A transformative path. Paulist Press.
The Servant-Leader Within: A Transformative Path, 1st Edition by Greenleaf, R.; Beazley, H.; Beggs, J.; Spears, L. Copyright 2003 by Paulist Press. Reprinted by permission of Paulist Press via the Copyright Clearance Center. Licensed in 2024.
o “The Servant as Leader (Original 1970 Edition) Download The Servant as Leader (Original 1970 Edition)” (pp. 29–74)
