Leadership & Power
Traditional leadership theories often emphasize hierarchy, competition and this concept of controlling others.
What is “ Power Over”?
This kind of leadership focuses on helping others grow and succeed
What is empowering leadership?
This is the ultimate source of biblical empowerment?
What is the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost Jesus promised power from above.
This is the main topic explored in the article.
What is Power?
This leadership practice involves showing others that their contributions matter by acknowledging their efforts and successes.
What is encouraging the heart?
Freeman and Bourque argue that leadership should be viewed as this type of process rather than a set of individual traits.
What is relational process?
According to this article, leadership is most effective when it is shared rather than concentrated in one person.
What is collaborative leadership?
This being empowered Moses when he felt unqualified to lead the Israelites into Egypt
Who is God?
God told Moses by simply promising “I will be with you.”
The authors argue that power can be used either positively or negatively.
What is true?
Empowerment often begins when leaders do less of this and more listening.
What is controlling or directing everything?
This approach to power is based on collaboration, shared goals and collective action.
What is “ power with”?
Good leaders do this instead of simply telling people what to do.
What is empower others?
People feel biblical empowerment comes from this
What is prayer and faith?
The article challenges stereotypes about who can be powerful.
Who are women?
Giving someone the authority and responsibility to complete a task is called this.
What is delegation?
According to the authors, leadership effectiveness depends heavily on social, cultural and organizational ____________________
What is context?
The article argues that diversity in leadership can strengthen this.
What are communities or organizations?
This concept allows for people to shape the kind of leader you are.
What is personhood?
Power does not always come from a title; it can also come from this.
What are relationships, influence or community?
A leader who empowers others is more likely to share this rather than keep it to themselves.
What is power?
Tradional leadership theories were largely developed from studies of this group
Who are men in positions of authority?
Leadership should create positive change for this group.
Who are the people being served?
This concept allows you to reach a wide variety of people.
What is to be real and authentic.
Power can be used to create this in communities.
What is change?
This quality helps people feel safe enough to contribute ideas, ask questions and take risks.
What is trust?