Purpose of Leadership

Paper Summary:

The paper defines leadership and explains the many purposes and responsibilities of leaders that include setting the vision and mission of a group, steering the group in crises and setting the example of adapting to change. The paper discusses how a leader challenges his followers to face problems and aims to create an internal, solid and strategic unity in an otherwise chaotic external environment. The paper concludes that, in a nutshell, leadership exists to make a difference among those who are led.

Outline:
To Set the Vision and Mission of a Group
To Steer the Group in Crises
To Set the Example of Adapting to Change
To Learn Lessons from Past Leaderships
To Teach Virtues by Example
The Virtue of Hope
The Virtue of Faith
The Virtues of Piety and Civility
To Exemplify Responsibility and Accountability
To Guide Others Effectively in Times of Turmoil

From the Paper:

"Leadership is the position or function of one who is in charge or in command of others (American Heritage Dictionary 4th edition 2006). A group or team must have a leader in order to function properly (Willging 2004). Accepting the importance of leadership does not go against empowerment of the led or the group. The important thing is for the chosen leader to fulfill his or her responsibilities. In order to do this, the leader must develop a vision and mission."

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