SPIRITUAL VALUES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
KEYWORDS
Spiritual leadership; Spirituality in the workplace; Leadership effectiveness; Ethical leadership
This study of over 150 studies shows that there is a clear consistency between spiritual values and practices and effective leadership. Values that have long been considered spiritual ideals, such as integrity, honesty, and humility, have been demonstrated to have an effect on leadership success. Similarly, practices traditionally associated with spirituality as demonstrated in daily life have also been shown to be connected to leadership effectiveness. All of the following practices have been emphasized in many spiritual teachings, and they have also been found to be crucial leadership skills: showing respect for others, demonstrating fair treatment, expressing caring and concern, listening responsively.
Laura Reave
The author is from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He may be reached at lreave@ody.ca.