On the Journey Toward Wholeness in Leadership Theories
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-13-2007
Publication Title
Leadership and Organization Development Journal
DOI
10.1108/01437730710726831
ISSN
0143-7739
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a holistic intra‐individual perspective on leaders, which focuses on four components of the inner person of the leader; Being, Cognition, Spirituality, and Emotion, and on the observable components of Behavior and Relationships.
Design/methodology/approach
Existing leadership literature is appraised within the context of the model. Previously‐proposed interrelationships among the components are enumerated. The paper suggests implications of the model regarding research content and methodology as well as leader development.
Findings
The model implies that all components should be included in research and that interrelationships among components should be explored. Also implied is the use of methodological pluralism.
Practical implications
Leaders should attend to all components in the model in their self‐development efforts.
Originality/value
The paper takes an unusual approach to understanding leadership: an individual‐level holistic perspective.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Constance.
2007.
"On the Journey Toward Wholeness in Leadership Theories."
Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 28 (2): 137-153: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
doi: 10.1108/01437730710726831 source: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/01437730710726831/full/html
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