Ethical Leadership According to Moderate Postmodern Philosophy

Abstract

This research article is a qualitative study based on document analysis. Its objective is to analyze ethical leadership according to moderate postmodern philosophy. The findings reveal that moral leaders embody characteristics of charismatic leaders, spiritual leaders, servant leaders, and transformational leaders. They possess virtues and ethics that foster self-awareness and awareness in others, exhibit care and sharing, and apply critical thinking, which involves analysis and evaluation leading to decision-making. These leaders manage to achieve shared success within the organization and cultivate good relationships among people. They maintain an open-minded attitude, take a holistic view, and promote mutual support through love and understanding. They encourage participation, honor their colleagues, and respect human dignity. These leaders continuously self-manage to guide people toward the goal of happiness, which involves improving the quality of life for oneself and others through the powers of creativity, adaptivity, collaborativity, and requisitivity. They also clearly establish governance policies or corporate governance. The new knowledge generated from this research indicates that ethical leadership according to moderate postmodern philosophy, differ from conventional leaders who emphasize superior knowledge and abilities. Moral leaders are built on wisdom and virtue, fostering consciousness or awareness among individuals within the organization or the general public to cultivate love and unity. They connect people through love and understanding, prioritize peace, and exhibit creative initiative. They serve as role models in guiding individuals both mentally and behaviorally in the right direction-one that avoids harm and is characterized by compassion, sacrifice, sharing, and mutual support leading to peace and tranquility. Ultimately, they aim for the collective improvement of quality of life.