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Book Review: Lessons from History: The Courage to Lead: The Leadership Legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and Why it Matters Today
No full textThe Effect of Servant Leadership and Psychological Safety on Employee Commitment and Workplace Engagement
No full textThis paper presents a conceptual model of servant leadership, psychological safety, work engagement, and individual commitment. Psychological safety is positioned as a causal factor that provides answers addressing why servant leaders have positive effects on individual commitment and work engagement. The depicted model operates under the consideration that commitment and engagement serve two distinct roles based on the study conducted by Hirschfeld and Feild (2000). Theory-based propositions are developed linking servant leadership and psychological safety to individual commitment and work engagement. Finally, the authors provide a framework that may be utilized for future research
The Power of Choice: Transformative Moments in the Lives of Biblical Heroes
No full textThis paper examines pivotal moments in the lives of key biblical figures and explores how these choices shaped both personal destinies and spiritual legacies. Biblical narratives depicting the lives of Adam, Noah, Joseph, Judah, Moses, Ruth, Boaz, David, Solomon, Zerubbabel, Esther, Mordechai, and Samson illustrate that these transcendent moments involve significant moral choices. We see that even revered figures can experience moral failings, and that some individuals can achieve greatness through singular acts of moral courage. These momentous decisions – whether acts of bravery, failures of judgment, vengeance versus reconciliation, worldly power versus spiritual calling, or moments of redemption—reveal profound insights into the human condition and the enduring power of transformative choices in shaping both individual lives and historical trajectories. Leaders and individuals may learn a great deal from examining the life of these biblical personages
The Enduring Courage and Vision of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
No full textFranklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) led during the most turbulent period in modern American history, facing not one but two existential crises: the Great Depression and World War II. His thirteen-year presidency was a lesson in courage, vision, and leadership, showing that true liberty relies as much on economic security and social justice at home as it does on military victory abroad. Today, as freedom faces both subtle and overt threats worldwide, Roosevelt’s example continues to serve as a vital blueprint for strong democratic governance
Curiosity, Courage, and Complexity: Leadership Lessons from my Dad
No full textSome of the most important leadership lessons don’t come from classrooms or boardrooms—they come from the people who coach us through life’s turning points. For me, that coach was my Dad. An engineer turned leadership coach, he taught me that curiosity, courage, and the ability to navigate complexity are the foundation of ethical leadership. In this editorial, I share three of his favorite phrases and the values they carry: get curious before reacting, be courageous by starting to experiment, and check your assumptions because sometimes the problem is your lens, not your limits. Along the way, I connect these lessons to Aristotle’s Golden Mean, systems thinking, and the challenges leaders face in today’s complex, adaptive world. In a time when leadership is too often confused with control, perhaps the best leaders are those who, like my dad, start by helping someone else grow—one “fascinating” at a time
The Receptive and Resilient Leader: Thriving in an Era of AI and Digital Disruption
No full textIn an Age of Chaos, a term often used to describe the digital AI age, with its explosive growth of information and disruptive technology, businesses face unprecedented turbulence. This paper examines the essential leadership qualities required for success in this environment, arguing that traditional leadership, as seen in the decline of Kodak, Sears, and Blockbuster, struggles to adapt to rapid technological and market shifts. We identify several key competencies for leaders in the digital age: fostering agility, championing an ethical culture, pursuing purpose-driven goals, maintaining technological competency, and genuinely understanding diversity. Perhaps most crucial is receptive leadership, which embodies humility, empathy, active listening, and appreciation of others, thereby promoting a culture of productive dissent. These qualities empower leaders to transform rigid organizations into adaptable, powerful entities. The paper also highlights visionary myopia, a leader\u27s failure to see threats and opportunities outside their traditional industry, as a particularly critical flaw in today\u27s landscape
