Thanks for your paper.  I appreciate the comparisons with other leadership styles.  On page 5 where you list the six behaviors that promote spiritual practices, I might have used respect for the dignity of the individual rather than respect for other's values.   To me that is a more biblical concept since it is clear from Genesis 1 that every human individual is created in the image and likeness of the divine.   Values flow from the humanity of the individual and in this there is an importance put on the individual's integrity.    This would also be important for the spiritual leader it would seem.   Dignity and integrity go hand in hand as I reflect on it.   There has to be a consistency between the two.

Thanks again for your insights and agree that we need more leaders who are spiritual.

Dr. Vernon Meyer, PhD

I really enjoyed reading your manuscript.  Covey was a great reference to include because of the connection to the restructuring of GCU.  Since this was written for GCU, I was expecting more of how the faculty can incorporate this concept into their classrooms, especially with the more recent emphasis of a Christian Worldview in the online classes.  I have included some comments attached.

Thank you for your manuscript. The relevancy and benefits of spiritual leadership in the workplace was emphasized.  

1. On page three, "humane results" is mentioned twice. I would explain "humane results" for a better understanding of the term.  

2. To enhance the Comparison of Styles section, I would include a contrast analysis of spiritual leadership and the other leadership styles to understand the differences. 

3. Chapter 4 Becoming a Spiritual Leader emphasized the importance of leaders having a self-awareness of internal feelings. In addition, the chapter focused on communication and that "spiritual leaders are effective communicators since they must actively listen, clearly deliver ideas, and motivate others to fulfill the organizational goals and values within the culture."

4. Integrating a theoretical framework, research questions, and methodology would help guide the manuscript. 

5. Address the gap in literature, what are the implications of the findings, and its influence on academia?

Thank you for sharing your research manuscript.

Dr. Kathy Gardner, Ed.D

I enjoyed reading your manuscript on spiritual leadership. Dr. Meyer, Linda Loring, & Dr. Garner have provided excellent guidance for improving this manuscript. To their sage comments, I would like to add the following:

• The manuscript should be edited to add, and or remove, some words that confuse the flow of thought.
• An explanation of what specifically constitutes “. . . recognition of the truth of the inner nature of others” should be included.
• Page 13, “comparison of styles,” contains the assertion, “Both non-denominational practices and world religions are all fundamentally based on hope/faith in a vision of love and service to others” is a broad statement that requires further support and clarification. The use of “all” indicates that all belief systems are essentially the same; a concept that runs counter to observational activities in world history and the world in which we live. 
• After carefully rereading the examples cited if the actions of Kennedy and Ali, I can follow your train of thought on Kennedy, but think Ali needs further elaboration. 

Thank you for sharing your research and writing.

Blessings,

Ron Steadman