Triumphant Leadership: A Theoretical Concept Derived from the Shared Leadership Style, Methodologies, and Espoused Values of 12 of the World
Triumphant Leadership: A Theoretical Concept Derived from the Shared Leadership Style, Methodologies, and Espoused Values of 12 of the World’s Legendary Triumphant Leaders
Felicia Shelton | 2022
Abstract
Leadership effectiveness is an ongoing, vital element of organizational success and sustainability. However, leadership is challenging in most organizations and societies worldwide. Thus, mission achievement becomes increasingly cumbersome in times of uncertainty and turmoil. Despite some leaders’ best attempts to deal effectively with organizational ambiguity, few triumph under challenging circumstances. The manuscript, “Triumphant Leadership: A Theoretical Concept Derived from the Shared Leadership Style, Methodologies, and Espoused Values of 12 of the World’s Legendary Triumphant Leaders” is a thorough research project that analyzes leadership effectiveness from “a Biblical worldview and recommends how triumphant leadership can be applied to today’s leadership.” This manuscript delineates a theoretical concept of triumphant leadership by examining a diverse sample of leaders and draws from Robert K. Greenleaf’s servant leadership theory, Danah Zohar’s spiritual intelligence theory, and Denise deNevers’ interpersonal intelligence concept to clarify the tenets of triumphant leadership. All triumphant leaders have something distinctly unique about them. However, most triumphant leaders share deeply ingrained principles that guide their practices. The collection of leaders analyzed in this research project were the creators, trailblazers, and voices of change in times of troubling societal realities. They introduced a vision that resonated with their followers and adeptly addressed difficult situations by providing effective resolutions to disconcerting organizational and societal problems. Albeit leadership styles and methodologies change over time, the contributions of these leaders cannot be disregarded. Key findings from their enduring leadership reveal that the triumphant leader is other-centered rather than ego-centered, embodies high spiritual and interpersonal intelligence aptitudes, and demonstrates compassionate, servant leadership. Contemporary leaders can learn from the triumphant leaders presented in this study and apply their leadership lessons as a prescription for improving performance amid complex organizational and societal challenges. The significance of their leadership in the context of triumphant leadership has been presented in this manuscript, introducing the Triumphant Leadership Theory and the 5Is of Triumphant Leadership framework: Introduce, Inspire, Implement, Instill, and Integrate.
Keywords: triumphant leadership, servant leadership, spiritual intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, spiritual resources, compassionate leadership, inspirational motivation, internal communication, two-way symmetrical internal communication, future smart, strategic foresight, horizon scanning, futures wheel, STEEPLE analysis