ERIC Number: EJ953639
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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Servant Leadership: Guiding Extension Programs in the 21st Century
Astroth, Kirk A.; Goodwin, Jeff; Hodnett, Frank
Journal of Extension, v49 n3 Article 3FEA1 Jun 2011
A new set of leadership skills is required for Extension administrators for the 21st century. Past models and theories are reviewed and discussed. The old "power" model of leadership is no longer relevant. A relatively new model called "Servant Leadership" is reviewed and explained. Seven key practices of servant leadership are outlined, and the model is based on one of the oldest leadership models, Taoism. Five key steps are proposed for Extension administrators who want to lead from a new paradigm. Extension is challenged to adopt servant leadership as its model.
Descriptors: Leadership Qualities, Leadership, Program Administration, Leadership Training, Skill Development, Educational Theories, Models, Leadership Styles, Educational Practices, Administrator Education, Extension Agents, Extension Education, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Organizational Change, Guidance Programs
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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