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This chapter presents a study of the application of agapao and agape love through the framework of Winston (Be a leader for god’s sake: From values to behaviors. School of Leadership Studies, 2002). Specific attention is toward loving your neighbor as yourself, servant leadership, and relational leadership from a perspective of workplace love. Additional exploration on the relationship between servant leaders and relational leaders provides an appreciation of both types of leadership. The similarities and differences provide a deeper understanding of how each work to fulfill the needs of employees.
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White, C. (2024). Leadership: Loving One Another. In: Winston, B.E. (eds) Leadership as Loving One Another. Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52276-5_5
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