Description

Leadership has seldom been studied in the context of "humanness", a cultural philosophical practice that embodies a ubiquitous spirit of community, generosity, and compassion with regard to the needs of others. Discovering the Spirit of Ubuntu Leadership introduces a new leadership model which takes into account the history, culture, and economic environment of those being studied. It outlines the leadership experiences of ten female Zimbabwean leaders in non-governmental organizations to understand, discover, observe, and share their personal leadership experiences. It uncovers emerging leadership characteristics unique to these women, and exposes those qualities that are universal to women around the world. This new model of 'Spirited Ubuntu Leadership' contributes to the gap in scholarship addressing women and leadership in Africa.