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Leadership theory is such a notoriously vague subject. Academics are still fighting over if it is possible to even "teach" leadership or not. In my view it stil
by stfu 15y ago
Leadership theory is such a notoriously vague subject. Academics are still fighting over if it is possible to even "teach" leadership or not. In my view it still comes down to do what works best for you and your company on a case-by-case level. Sure, there are universal truisms, but you can't "lead" some military operation the same way you lead a charity fundriser. In my opinion "Servant Leadership" is just another marketing phrase that follows others such as transformational leadership, transactional leadership, participative leadership and so on.
- mattgreenrocks 15y agoIt also ignores the fact that leaders need to employ different attitudes with different people. Some people are needy and not comfortable with the vagueness of autonomy. Others need a more hands-off approach for best results. Servant leadership strikes me as optimizing for the latter.
- fleitz 15y agoThe guy who ran the army happens to agree with you. http://www.blaisdell.com/powell/Slide12.JPG http://www.blaisdell.com/powell/Slide12.JPG