Developing the Leader in You - Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation - page 97

TABLE 5.1 Comparison of authentic leadership development theory with
transformational, charismatic, servant, and spiritual leadership theories—
Cont'd

Organizational context

Uncertainty FC

Inclusion FC

Ethical FC

Positive, strengths-based

Performance

Veritable

Sustained FC

Beyond expectations FC

Note:
(FC) - Focal Component
(D) - Discussed
Key:
TL - Transformational Leadership Theory
CL(B) - Behavioral Theory of Charismatic Leadership
CL(SC) - Self-Concept Based Theory of Charismatic Leadership
SVT - Servant Leadership Theory
SP - Spiritual Leadership Theory
Source: Avolio and Gardner (2005)

As we decide what theory of leadership we choose to subscribe to as a basis
for our developmental activities, it is important to recognize that we can utilize
an approach that considers elements of various types of leadership theories.
The analysis in the study indicates that authentic and transformational theories
are among the most comprehensive of these leadership styles. The theory or
basis for the proposed leadership development strategies offered in this text is a
hybrid of the authentic, transformational ( Figure 5.2 ) [4] , and servant leadership
( Figure 5.3 ) theories. The premise for this hybrid approach ( Figure 5.4 ) is that
the integration of these theories can meet the developmental needs of various
types of individual while supporting an integrated innovative culture. This will
ultimately offer greater benefit to the organization over the use of the individual
theories.
As you attempt to apply the guidance offered in the transformation of your
STEM career, consider the specifics of your personal vision and organizational
constraints and tailor the approach as necessary. The knowledge of how to tailor
the approach for you will be gained through an understanding of your organi-
zation, clarification of your vision, and experiences. Finally, the plan that you