How do we know if someone is a leader? :
How do we know if someone is a leader? Julius Caesar? Hitler? Satan? Jesus? What do they all have in common that made them leaders? Gandhi?
What is Leadership? :
What is Leadership? Common elements in definitions (Northouse, 2010)
Process
Practice of influence
Corporate phenomenon
Goal-oriented
Different types of theories (Welch, 2005)
Trait theories
Situational theories
Behavioral theories
Definition :
Definition An action-oriented, interpersonal influencing process. (Dale, 1986)
How about “biblical” leadership?
Old Testament Models of Leadership :
Old Testament Models of Leadership Moses – Exodus 3:10-17; 4:1-15
Joshua – Num. 27:18-23; Deut. 34:9
Gideon – Judges 6:11-16; Judges 7:1-8
Deborah – Judges 4:6-10
David – I Sam 18:12-19; II Sam 6:20-22; Psalm 32
Go to Activity 1-5-1 :
Go to Activity 1-5-1 Follow directions on the activity
Compare/Contrast two of the leaders using principles from trait, situational, and behavioral theories of leadership.
Respond to at least three classmates who chose other leaders than you did.
Your response should contribute to a rationale discussion of biblical leadership.