Searching for a Model of Good Leadership in the Light of Exodus 18:12-27 and African Culture

It is an undeniable fact that the success or the failure of any given society or community of human beings depends largely on who controls the affairs of that group. A leader without a clear vision and setting objectives simply drags the group being led into turmoil, while a good leadership paves th...

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Main Author: Obinwa, Ignatius M. C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: David Publishing Company 2021
In: Cultural and religious studies
Year: 2021, Volume: 9, Issue: 4, Pages: 176-188
Further subjects:B Collaboration
B Model of good leadership
B Exodus 18
B African Culture
B Democratic leadership style
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