Abstract
This article addresses the study of the leadership of Boaz in the book of Ruth by using the leadership concept of Peter G. Northouse. Based on Northouse's concept, Boaz is an ideal and effective leader who can perform both as assigned and emergent leaders. The keys to the success of Boaz's leadership are his character and skills. First, this article will define the leadership concept of Peter G. Northouse. Northouse identifies the nature of leadership as an assigned leadership and emergent leadership. He also explains the powers that associate with the types of leadership. The appointed leadership has position power which consists of legitimate, reward, information, and coercive power. Emergent leadership has personal power that includes referent and expert power. Second, this article will examine the character of Boaz in the book of Ruth through the lens of the nature of leadership as an assigned leadership and emergent leadership. An observation of how Boaz performs the many types of power as an appointed leader and an emergent leader. Finally, this article will conclude how the leadership of Boaz is. Boaz is an ideal and effective leader who can perform both as an assigned and emergent leader. The keys to the success of Boaz's leadership are his character and skills.
Highlights
The book of Ruth is more than a love story about Ruth and Boaz
This article addresses the study of the leadership of Boaz in the book of Ruth by using the leadership concept of Peter G
This article will examine the character of Boaz in the book of Ruth through the lens of the nature of leadership as an assigned leadership and emergent leadership
Summary
The book of Ruth is more than a love story about Ruth and Boaz. In recent years there are only three articles about leadership in the book of Ruth.[2] Based on the story, Ruth and Boaz, Friedman, and Birnbaum share a paradigm for today’s CEO, namely showing compassion to others, the importance of corporate philanthropy, kindness to strangers and diversity in the workplace, and women as decision-makers.[3] John Maxwell writes about the life of Ruth which gives some leadership insights, such as doing what is right, following your heart with integrity, etc.[4] In his article, Yong Lu explains the leadership characters of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. This article is about examining the leadership of Boaz in the book of Ruth by the leadership concept of Peter G. Position power is related to assigned leadership: the leader’s power derives from having a title or position in a formal organization system This kind of power includes legitimate, reward, information, and coercive power. We do not need to oppose these two natures of leadership because someone can perform both as an assigned and an emergent leader
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