7/30/2013

2 Kinds of Leadership

Hierarchical (Authoritarian) Leadership
Shepherding (Christ-like) Leadership 
 "Over" others.
 "Among" others.
Control others.
Respect others.
Elite.
Common.
Exclusive.
Inclusive.
Top down.
Bottom up.
Oppressive.
Liberating.
Based on position, rank, status, honorific titles.
Based on godly character
Measured by prominence, external power and political influence.
Measured by humility and servitude.
 Exploits their position to rule over others as "the older."
 Shuns special reverence; regard themselves as "the younger."
 Operates on a political chain-of-command social structure.
 Flows from childlike meekness and sacrificial service.
 Plants the fear of man.
 Causes awe, wonder and freedom.

Reference: 
  1. Two Kinds of Shepherding.
  2.  Shepherding Sheep (Mt 20:25-28).

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