Contemporary Leadership Theories: Humanistic Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.32626/2227-6246.2020-47.9-26Keywords:
leadership, leadership theories, humanistic leadership theories, servant leadership, resonant leadership, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, total leadership.Abstract
Basic concepts of leadership that emerged in the late XX – early XXI centuries are
analyzed in the article. The role and position of a leader in accordance with the
team he / she leads is examined. The aim of the article is to identify theoretical
aspects of the leadership phenomenon. To identify the peculiarities of the
phenomenon, special attention is paid to the theories of humanistic direction.
In the realization of the purpose of this article the theoretical methods
of research were used: analysis of psychological literature; systematization,
generalization, structuring of data of theoretical concepts.
The results of the research suggest that it has been determined that
effective leader mediates between the organization and the individual in order to
ensure the achievements of the company and meet the needs of the individual in
growth and self-development (C. Argyris), demonstrate empathy, attentiveness
in the perception of new information, the ability to respond to it and depends on
the development of emotional intelligence (D. Goleman, R. Boyatzis, A. McKee),
care for needs of his followers, serve them and help in achieving individual and
team goals (R. Greenleaf). It has been researched that Uniqueness, authenticity,
leadership presence are the keys to successful leadership in the model by
J. Scouller. These qualities of a leader are also underlined by B. George and
S. Friedman.
As a conclusion the necessity of conducting empirical research to observe
advantages of contemporary leadership theories are noted and the importance
of determining peculiarities of leadership qualities development in schoolchildren
are stated.
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