Leadership
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Abilities of Political Leaders Who Lead from the Front
This article looks at the cognitive abilities of political leaders who lead from the front. The process of cognitive ageing is complex. A critical aspect of these abilities is the speed with which many operations can be executed. The dimensions of cognitive functioning are orientation, memory, fluency, and numeracy. Studies have found an association between…
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The Sick Truth of Problems with Servant Leadership
Organisations with a servant leadership approach are more trusted and attract more long-term stakeholders. Most examples explaining servant leadership are not just complex but impossible to achieve. Take the example of Jesus Christ — an example way above human reach. The bar has been set so high that aspiring servant leaders can easily be discouraged…
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Servant Leadership is the Leadership Style of the Future
Servant leadership is viewed as a more authentic approach to genuinely address the needs of the followers. Many people hear of transformative leadership, which sees people’s needs as a means to an end. Transformative leadership believes that fulfilling people’s needs will positively change them. However, servant leadership is a style of leadership that has been…