4 Everyone must watch not only for their own interests but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2: 4
In this blog we will continue talking about the topic Leadership where we will evaluate more in detail the role and characteristics of situational leadership. The definition is as follows:
Situational leadership are those that recognize what employees or people need and then adapt their own style to meet those needs (Northouse, 2013).
When we analyze a little the historical background of Jesus as a 
situational leader, we observe a leader who advises and cares for people. For example, we read in the Bible in John 21, when Jesus was concerned that his disciples were fishing had not been able to catch anything and Jesus, seeing their needs, gave them advice where to cast their nets. And, while they were coming to the shore, Jesus also had food prepared for them. We read so many other stories about Jesus, such as when He feed five thousand men, women and children. Jesus gave life, healed and performed so many other things based on the situation of each individual to be able to satisfy every need. But, above all, He advised his disciples, followers, and other leaders of the time about the best practices so that they could continue their role as leaders when He was no longer on earth.
When we take this example to the everyday life of a situational leader, an effective leader recognizes the needs of his employees and adapts his own style to theirs. Also, gives support and advises. The leader tends to ask their employees for ideas and recommendations, helps solve problems, praises, shares information and listens. The situational leader also emphasizes communication between both parties to meet the goals and meet the socio-emotional needs.
Additionally, the situational leader delegates responsibilities and respects the way in which the work is performed and the decisions made by its employees to complete their work. So when delegating, employees feel part of the organization, are involved in planning, have control of the details and clarify the goals. Therefore, there is motivation and more trust between the leader and the employee. Furthermore, if the leader meets the needs of their employees, they will have a high degree of commitment to meet the established goals of the organization.
Do you want to know more about the other three types of leadership? Well, in the next blog under the theme Leadership I will be writing about the second leadership style, Servant Leadership.
Reference: Northouse, P. G. (2013). Leadership Theory and Practice (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Prayer: Open your heart
Lord Jesus, forgive me if I have offended you. Today, I am in front of your presence asking for wisdom to be able to incorporate situational leadership into my personal and professional life. Help me to be sensitive to the needs of people. Because if they are well I know that everything will work correctly to be able to fulfill the established goals. I ask you in your name Jesus. Amen.
A Friendly Advice
The situational leader is a leader who is always at the forefront of what happens every day to be able to act depending on the circumstances.
To have situational leadership within the strengths of this type of leader you must be flexible, adapt your leadership style according to the situation, direct, supervise, advise and learn to delegate. Therefore, your style is effective and adapts to the needs of the organization without losing sight of the needs of its employees and that they are part of each project or at least have a communication in both directions, where the employee feels an integral part of the organization.
Stay tuned for the second leadership style, servant leadership.