Servant Leadership is a theory that has stood the test of time. In the 1970’s, Robert Greenleaf coined the term Servant Leadership based on his qualitative research on what he described as effective vs ineffective leaders. Greenleaf was an AT&T executive who spent much of his research time exploring the topic of leadership. Based on the writings of Greenleaf, other researchers have both qualitatively and quantitatively explored the theory and…
What do you think your body language communicates to others? When used properly, body language can be your key to greater success. Your body language can help you build positive business relationships, influence others, motivate others and help you communicate more effectively with others. An effective leader understands the power of using body language as another effective communication tool. Understanding how to communicate with more than words is critical to…
It was well established in the literature that leaders who had the ability to inspire, motivate and intellectually stimulate followers saw positive organizational outcomes such as increased job satisfaction, high employee morale, lower turnover rates and more employee motivation. However, there is emerging research that suggests transformational leadership is not always the best way to lead. In fact, there are a handful of studies that found that the use of…