The cornerstones of servant leadership theory (service, trust, credibility, and vision) were used to analyze how one of the most outstanding leaders of the twentieth century, Jean Monnet, used his skills to solve difficult problems of regional and global dimensions. Many believe that this Frenchman possessed unusually astute leadership skills in guiding individuals and governments during critical times. His contributions during World Wars I and II were notable, but he is best remembered for his conception and instigation of the European Union. Known as the "Father of Europe," he became one of the most influential figures of the postwar era. Focusing on economic cooperation among European nations, he effectively used a quiet, behind the scenes approach, to advance his objectives.
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Betty Birkenmeier;
Betty Birkenmeier
Department of Management, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Paul Phillips Carson;
Paul Phillips Carson
Department of Management, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Kerry D. Carson
Kerry D. Carson
Department of Management, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1532-4273
Print ISSN: 1093-4537
Copyright © 2003 by PrAcademics Press
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International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior (2003) 6 (3): 374–400.
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Birkenmeier B, Carson PP, Carson KD (2003), "The father of europe: an analysis of the supranational servant leadership of jean monnet". International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, Vol. 6 No. 3 pp. 374–400, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOTB-06-03-2003-B005
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