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Essay / Comparison between Pope Boniface VIII and Pope Francis we are curious and critical of our leaders. , and their actions. Political and religious leaders are often subject to close surveillance. As influential leaders, they set the vision, tone and goals of any organization. Therefore, a leader's behavior and leadership style are constantly examined and, if applicable, their leadership traits are expected to have a positive impact on those who follow them. According to Northouse (2012), “a leader affects and is affected by his followers, and both the leader and the followers are affected in turn by the situation around them” (p.5). Effective leaders remember their visions and their actions. Leadership can be defined as “a process by which an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Northouse, 2012, p.6). Leadership is the ability to care and, in caring, to engage, ignite and mobilize followers. Additionally, the character of a leader is an integral part of leadership. If a leader is perceived as dishonest, self-centered or ruthless, these qualities will affect their own. Followers generally react negatively, confused or uncertain, and will be less likely to focus on achieving the organization's desired goals. Our religious leaders are regularly evaluated and their character affects our perception of their leadership. This article will explore the characteristics of Pope BonifaceVIII, an early 14th century pope, and Pope Francis, the current pope of the Catholic Church. Pope BonifaceVIII served as pope of the Roman Catholic Church for more than...... middle of article......-15.Binelli, M. (2014). POPE FRANCIS: Times are changing. Rolling Stone, (1202), 36-6Boniface VIII. (2013). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th edition, 1.Burke, D. (2014). Atlanta Archbishop's Mansion Blown Away? Catholics denounce the extravagant spending of leaders. Accessed April 7, 2014, from http://www.kcra.com/atlanta-archbishops-mansion-gone-with-the-wind/25304916Charles, L. (February 15, 2011). The Pope of Hell. Daily mail. p. 57. Gertz, S. (2001). Boniface VIII. Christian History, 20(2), 34. Lema, K. and Delaney, DH (2014). Three paths to the theological spirit of Pope Francis. Nova Et Vetera (English edition), 12(1), 25-56. Levs JMP (December 11, 2013). CNN. Retrieved February 18, 2014 from Time Person of the Year 2013: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/11/living/time-person-of-the-year/
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