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This edited work expands the theory of followership by drawing on biblical examples to illustrate the role of faith in being a better follower. Building on previous scholarship, the book identifies different types of followers and explores how each type meets the needs of a leader in various scenarios. The authors analyze various principles from the lives of followers of Jesus and demonstrate how they apply to modern workplaces. Building upon the growing scholarship on workplace spirituality and organizational leadership, this book offers practical and theoretical perspectives on integrating faith at work.

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Author:   Debra J. Dean ,  Robert B. Huizinga
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2022
Weight:   0.508kg
ISBN:  

9783030906139

ISBN 10:   3030906132
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   19 February 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1.Introduction.- 2. Mary of Magdala: Faithful Follower.- 3.“Follow Me!” – The Story of Followership Through the Eyes of the Apostle Peter.- 4. Come, See, Do: Igniting the Spark that Energizes Followers.- 5. Implicit Followership Traditions in the New Testament: Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos.- 6. Transient Followership Prominence: An Act of Exemplary Followership that Changes Modern Christianity.- 7. Stephen: Deacon, Martyr and Agent of Change.- 8. When a Follower Reads His Leaders Mind: The Power of Little.- 9. Open Vessels and Flowing Waters: The Followership Legacy of Apostle John.- 10. Nicodemus: An Example of Courageous Followership Conquering Groupthink.- 11. Apostle Jude: Jesus said, “Follow Me”.- 12.Wholehearted and Committed Followership of Nathanael: How a Clearly Communicated Vision of Jesus Creates Buy-In.- 13. Judas Iscariot: Follower? Yes. Courageous Follower? No.- 14. Conclusion.  

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Debra J. Dean is Adjunct Professor at Regent University, USA, where she earned her doctorate. Her research focuses on workplace spirituality. Robert B. Huizinga ​is Adjunct Professor at The King’s University, Canada, and earned his doctorate from Regent University. He specializes in leadership development.

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