Virtuous Leadership: A Theoretical Model and Research Agenda.
Document Type
Article
Department
Drucker School of Management (CGU)
Publication Date
2006
Disciplines
Leadership Studies
Abstract
In this manuscript we attempt to shed light on the concept of virtuous leadership. We first attempt to identify the nature of virtuous leadership. Next, we specify two potential antecedents of virtuous vertical leadership. Specifically, we identify the personal characteristic of responsibility disposition as well as environmental cues as potential predictors of subsequent virtuous leadership. Moreover, we articulate how virtuous vertical leadership might result in virtuous shared leadership. We also demonstrate how both vertical and shared virtuous leadership can act as key factors in the creation of organizational learning. Importantly, we specify several important research implications of our theoretical model. Finally, we illustrate several practical considerations when it comes to developing and enhancing virtuous leadership.
Rights Information
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Recommended Citation
Pearce, Craig L., David Waldman & Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (2006). Virtuous leadership: A theoretical model and research agenda. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion. 3(1/2): 60-77.
