The purpose of this paper is to enhance the learning of various leadership styles and provide examples of what they look like to provide leaders with self-reflection tools. Being a leader is a tall order and should be taken seriously by every leader. Being a leader comes with great responsibility ...
The leadership style of a leader can impact staff and organizational goals alike. In
modern-day leadership, there are three common styles of leadership that can be seen in almost
any sector of the workforce. These leadership styles can also be seen throughout religious works
and stories. These three common leadership styles include an authentic leadership style, a
transformational leadership style, and an authoritarian leadership style. Each of these leadership
styles has room for improvement and areas of weakness that will be discussed. Recommended
leadership styles will be suggested as well based on the examples provided from the religious
works. This paper will also evaluate if the leadership styles discussed can be successful in the
biblical setting and the modern-day setting and why. Lastly, this paper will touch on what types
of settings and situations these leadership styles may be appropriate or not.
Authentic Leadership Style
Simply stated, an authentic leadership style means acting as one’s true self (Latta, 2019).
Ideally, to work towards an authentic leadership style requires a high level of self-awareness. A
Leader needs to have a solid understanding of themselves and their beliefs to be an authentic
leader. Authentic leadership is known for affecting positive results and relationships with staff
(Latta, 2019). Staff appreciate authenticity from their leaders, and it does help build trust. An
example of this leadership style can be seen in the story of King David. King David was
primarily an authentic leader, leading as himself and following his own morals. He had the
opportunity to kill Saul twice and did not take them because that is not who he is (Merida, 2015).
He also grew as a leader with self-reflection and remained true to himself throughout his reign
(Merida, 2015). King David was certainly not a perfect leader and had moments of weakness
where he was not always fair, like with Uriah, but he was open to feedback about his character
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