The Concept of Leadership
The concept of leadership as a \”vocation\” greatly distinguishes leadership from a job, career, or what one simply does for a living. A vocation can be thought of as one\’s calling. Vocation is often associated with the clergy or missionaries who feel called by a higher power to fulfill a specific purpose. Vocation is also a concept associated with careers like teachers, emergency responders, doctors, or other health care professionals who feel strongly compelled to dedicate their own lives to improving the lives of those whom they serve. Consider your own view of leadership. How does understanding leadership as a vocation inform your understanding of the personal and moral commitments required of leaders? If leadership is not a job, but a calling, what responsibilities do leaders have towards their position, their organization, and their followers?
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Concepts of leadership. (2015). Retrieved from www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadcon.html
Northhouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership (7th ed.). Retrieved from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2015/leadership_theory-and-practice_ebook_7e.php
What are responsibilities of a team leader. (2017). Retrieved from www.reference.com/buisness-finance/responsibilites-team-leader-45616c797824808a#
My personal thoughts on Leadership are to be a coach , mentor and help bring out the positive energy from my staff or others in the organization, which is a great challenge everyday.
