An interesting theory of leadership which gained a lot of interest in the 1990s was Robert Greenleaf's idea of Servant-Leadership. Here's the website of Greenleaf's own Center for Servant-Leadership, to learn more about the concept directly from its initiator.
Excerpt:
Servant-Leadership is a practical philosophy which supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead as a way of expanding service to individuals and institutions. Servant-leaders may or may not hold formal leadership positions. Servant-leadership encourages collaboration, trust, foresight, listening, and the ethical use of power and empowerment.
Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership
Posted on April 12, 2002 05:39 PM