Transparent and Authentic Leadership: From Biblical Principles to Contemporary Practices

Copyright Notices
Preface
Contents
Editor and Contributors
List of Tables
1 Leveraging Self-Awareness & Self Actualization to Maximize Outcomes
	Introduction
	Lydia a Trail Blazer and Faithful Believer
	The Authentic Leader
	Self-Awareness
	Self-Actualization
	Outcomes
	Conclusion
	References
2 Authentic Leadership in a Digital World
	Introduction
	Advanced Technology
	The “Digital Revolution”
	Web 2.0
	Enterprise 2.0
		Stakeholder Engagement
			Group Interaction
		Group Collaboration
	Digital Leadership
	Demand for Authenticity and Transparency
		Demand for Authenticity
		Open Access
		Reduced Power Distance
		Demand for Transparency
			Decision-Making
	The Need for Authentic Leadership in a Digital World
		Authentic Leadership
			Self-Awareness
			Internalized Moral Perspective
			Balanced Processing
			Relational Transparency
	Authentic Leadership in a Digital World
		Digital Leader Identity
		Digital Authentic Leadership Application
			Digital Self-Awareness
			Digital Internalized Moral Perspective
			Digital Balanced Processing
			Digital Relational Transparency
	Challenges to Digital Transparency and Authenticity
	Challenges to Digital Transparency
		Expectation of Transparency
			Control of Information Flows
	Challenges to Digital Authentic Leadership
		Challenges to Digital Self-Awareness
		Challenges to Digital Internalized Moral Perspective
		Challenges to Balanced Digital Processing
		Challenges to Digital Relational Transparency
	Conclusion
	References
3 Authentic Leadership for the Christian Woman
	Introduction
	Authentic Leadership
		Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Developmental Approach
		Practical and Theoretical Application
	Women in Authentic Leadership
		Deborah
		Naomi
	Applying Authentic Leadership
	Conclusion
	References
4 The Leadership of an Authentic King
	Christians as Authentic Leaders: A Biblical Perspective with Practical Application
		Authentic Leaders Value Moral Integrity
		Authentic Leaders Value and Inspire Teamwork
		Authentic Leaders Communicate Honest Expressions
		Authentic Leaders Are Unassuming
		Authentic Leaders Keep Followers Informed
		Authentic Leaders Are Humble
		Authentic Leaders Are just
		Authentic Leaders Commit to the Right Path
	Summary
	References
5 The Authentic Leadership of Daniel, Joseph, and David
	Introduction
	Authentic Leadership
	Daniel
		Self-Awareness
		Relational Transparency
		Balanced Processing
		Internalized Moral Perspective
	Joseph
		Self-Awareness
		Relational Transparency
		Balanced Processing
		Internalized Moral Perspective
	David
		Self-Awareness
		Relational Transparency
		Balanced Processing
		Internalized Moral Perspective
	Lessons for Contemporary Leaders
	Conclusion
	References
6 Principles of Transparent and Authentic Leadership from Scripture
	Introduction
	Chronological, Historical, Narrative Context Before the Pericope: Numbers 22:22–22:35
	Inner Texture Treatment of Numbers 22:22–22:35
	Pericope Applications for the Contexts of Leadership, Followership, and the Organization
	Context of Leadership
	Context of Followership
	The Organizational Context
	Conclusion
	References
7 Toward a Model of Judicious Transparency That Builds Trust Within Organizations
	Introduction
		Authentic Leadership Theory and Transparency
		Discursive Leadership Theory and Transparency
		Comparison and Potential Integration of Transparency Approaches
			Political Skill
		A Conceptual Model of Judicious Transparency
	Future Research
	Conclusion
	References
8 Peter: An Authentic and Transparent Leader
	Introduction
		Why Authentic and Transparent Leadership
		Intrapersonal Perspective
		Genuine Leadership
		Lead from Conviction
		Are Originals, not Copies
		Interpersonal Perspective
		Developmental Perspective
		Self-Awareness
		Internalized Moral Perspective
		Balanced Processing
		Relational Transparency
	Summary
	References
9 Social Media Use by the Modern Leader
	Introduction
		Transparency and Authenticity
		Value-Based Leadership
		Leading with Agapao
	Paul as an Authentic and Transparent Leader
		A Young Terrorist: Saul
		A Mature Leader: Saul also Known as Paul
		Proper Use of Power
		Best Practices for Modern Leaders
		The Beatitudes
		Be Teachable
		Provide Follower Care
		Exhibit Controlled Discipline
		Seek What Is Right
		Be Merciful
		Be Pure
		Be a Peacemaker
		Expect Persecution
	The Beatitudes as Demonstrated by Paul
	Summary
	References
10 Effective Followership Impacting Transparent Leadership
	Introduction
	Transparency Defined
		Valuing the Concept of Transparency
		Honest and Trusting Leader-Follower Relationships
		Transparent Leadership
	The Importance of Followership
	Social and Cultural Texture Analysis: Nathan’s Rebuke of King David
		King David and Bathsheba
	God’s Intervention: A Conversionist Religious Response to the World
		Reciprocity and Dyadic Contracts
			Cultural Concept of Honor
			Challenge-Response
	Nathan’s Effective Followership Influencing King David’s Transparency
	Conclusion
	References
11 To Reveal or to Conceal: Pertinent Sacred Considerations for Transparent Leaders in a Super-Intelligent World
	Introduction
	The Compelling Case for Transparent Leadership to Ensure Ethically-Aligned AI
	Defining and Conceptualizing Transparent Leadership
		Communicative Aspects of Transparent Leadership
		Transparent Leadership’s Tie to AI-Enhanced HR Tools
	Transparent Leadership’s Tie to AI-Enhanced Governance
	Why Transparent Leadership for Ethically-Aligned AI
		Transparency of Autonomous Systems
		Scriptural Principles of Transparent Leadership
		Transparent Leadership Situated in the Holy Spirit
		Application of Scriptural Principles to Transparent Leadership of Ethically-Aligned AI
		Transparent Leadership’s Tie to Theories of Love, Service, and Other Compassions
	Further Research and Study with Application to Leadership Theories
	References
12 Prostitutes and Promises: Multicultural Authentic Leadership
	Introduction
		The Problem
		Authentic Leadership
		The Book of Joshua
		Socio-Rhetorical Criticism
		Intertextual Analysis of Joshua 2: 1–24
			Rahab Is a Prostitute
			Rahab Gains the Trust of the Spies
			Rahab Professes Her Beliefs in God
			Rahab Directs the Spies on How to Escape and Makes a Pact
			The Spies Report to Joshua
		Applying the Lessons from Rahab to Today
	Conclusion
	References
Conclusion
Introduction
Unit One—Genuine Self-Concepts
Unit Two—Honest Roles
Unit Three—Ethical Leadership
Conclusion
Index