The Situational Leader . A model of how the situation rather than the leader's personality or permanent style determines leadership style. Leaders who are committed to developing people are on the path of excellence. Kouzes, James M. and Barry Z. Posner. Jossey Bass, 1993.
People choose to follow leaders who earn support and inspire confidence.
The key to earning that confidence is credibility. Kouzes suggests that leaders develop six key disciplines and practices for greater credibility. Leaders encourage initiative, risk-taking, and productivity by demonstrating trust in people and resolving conflicts according to principles rather than positions. Books on this list are available at the SBC library.