A new paradigm emerged
in the '80s and '90s in management
leadership. This paradigm, called principled leadership or
principle centered leadership, says that managers should not rely on the
latest management theory to determine how they manage. The manager and
leader should concentrate on basic principles or values to determine how
they will lead the organization. Principle centered leadership says
that there are underlying values that a leader as an individual should
follow, and these values, if shared with leaders as well as followers, can
be the foundation upon which success can be anchored.
Leaders need to be
steadfast in their principles and values. The principles and values
themselves can be consulted when making decisions. The job of the leader
can be seen as managing the principles and values. The principles and
values can, in turn, be a managing force for the individual contributors.