Such comparisons and contrasts are needed in the academic literature, as implied
by Bass and Avolio (1993), who stated “we have only scratched the surface in terms of
connecting [leadership models such as]…transformational leadership to other
[leadership] models” (p. 75). Bass (2000) went on to say servant leadership’s profound
conceptual foundation offers great opportunity for development. Accordingly, the
current study offers steps toward development of the notion of servant leadership, given
its potential to foster follower learning and growth such that “the untested theory will
play a role in the future leadership of the…organization