Enhancing Leader Credibility In Church Leadership Trainees: A Study In Effective Mentoring Practices For This Critical Arena
Hemby, Samuel; Hemby, Samuel
ISBN 10: 3639235533 ISBN 13: 9783639235531
Published by Vdm Verlag Dr. Müller, 2010
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260 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.59 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 3639235533
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Leader credibility is tremendously important in organizational contexts. This study explores effective mentoring practices leading to enhanced credibility among church leadership trainees. While research is abundant in relation to credibility in leadership and various aspects of mentoring, few studies directly address the role of mentoring in enhancing credibility within those in pre-leadership phases of development. This study initiates that inquiry by utilizing the Leadership Credibility Theory of Kouzes and Posner (1993,2003) and Kram?s (1985) seminal work on mentoring. Credibility of leadership trainees is determined utilizing LPI© surveys. A purposeful sample was selected from among trainees meeting prescribed criteria within the context of real-life summer internship opportunities. Credibility-enhancing mentoring practices are explored through personal interviews with the designated trainees. Implications for leadership praxis are presented and
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Title: Enhancing Leader Credibility In Church ...
Publisher: Vdm Verlag Dr. Müller
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New