Understanding Leadership Perspectives

Fairholm, Gilbert W.; Fairholm, Matthew R.

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-84902-7

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“…The term 'workplace spirituality' has evolved from the above-mentioned spirituality concept. It is a multidimensional concept, involving a special relationship with one's own self and values (Fairholm, 1996), meaning and purpose obtained through a transcendental practice of work , and a need for connectedness Pfeffer & Salancik, 2003). A leader can develop workplace spirituality by explaining the necessary ways to live it and by living it himself (Konz & Ryan, 1999).…”

Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kouzes and Posner (1993) started the process and indicated the top four characteristics of leaders as their being honest, forward-looking, inspirational, and competent. Next, Fairholm's (1996) work extended spiritual leadership. Mitroff and Denton (1999) contributed to the spirituality at work fi eld with their publication entitled A Spiritual Audit of Corporate America.…”

Section: Mediating Effect Of Psychological Capital On the Relationshimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…followers with the aim of providing a common vision that removes fears associated with worry, anger, jealousy, selfi shness, failure, and guilt and contributes to a sense of membership which results in being understood and appreciated . This intrinsic motivation cycle results in an increase in one's sense of spiritual survival (e.g., calling and membership) and ultimately in positive organizational outcomes such as high levels of organizational commitment and productivity (Fairholm, 1998;Fry, 2003;Fry et al, 2005).…”

Section: Ekonomika a Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To sum up, Fry's (2003) theory also encompasses religious-based aspects based on value, care, and love; an ethics-based aspect that values responsibility and consideration and a value-based aspect that values meaning and positive interpersonal relationships (Chin & Li, 2011). According to Fairholm (1996;1998), stemming from an inspiring vision and mission developed by spiritual leaders, under spiritual leadership a culture occurs where factors like trust, collaboration, mutual interest, commitment to team, and organizational effectiveness are developed.…”

Section: Ekonomika a Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Spiritual leaders deliberately and willingly try to make positive change in their environment. They fi rst prepare a trustworthy climate that contributes to the progress of their followers; then, they empower, motivate and train their followers and contribute to their development (Fairholm, 1996). Thus, they enhance the necessary atmosphere for optimistic and competent individuals.…”

Section: Research Questions and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mediating effect of psychological capital on the relationship between spiritual leadership and performance

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Zehir²

2018

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The challenging and changing business life of the 21st century has resulted in a stressful and negative work atmosphere that negatively charges and demoralizes people. Accordingly, nowadays business life necessitates a more positive approach in handling issues regarding leadership and management. This change in focus has contributed to the fame of spiritual leadership which is a holistic leadership approach that can integrate the minds and souls of people and integrates the four main components of human existence: body, mind, heart, and spirit. Spiritual leadership draws from an inner life nourished by spiritual practices that contribute to the development of values, attitudes, and behaviors that are necessary to intrinsically motivate one's self and result in a sense of spiritual well-being. Spiritual leadership creates the sense that life is purposeful and meaningful; thus, under spiritual leaders, followers feel themselves to be more capable and they show continuous growth and self-realization. In our study, we proposed that spiritual leadership would have a positive effect on the psychological capital of followers, which is a human capacity focusing on the strengths of humans rather than weaknesses; i.e., positivity rather than negativity. Also, we supported the idea that spiritual leadership has a positive effect on performance due to its positive effects on cognitive capabilities of leaders' followers and due to the meaningful and alluring vision that entices followers to perform at their best. We expected that the psychological capacity of followers may have a mediator effect in this relationship. We conducted face-to-face and online surveys with 736 white-collar workers in Turkey and we analyzed our data using SEM. Results of the study confi rmed our expectations.

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

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Section: Mediating Effect Of Psychological Capital On the Relationshimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ekonomika a Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%