The Roles of Spirituality, Tradition and Story in Leadership

Dr. Walter Earl Fluker is a leading scholar in the study of leadership. His work is inspired by the teachings of Howard Thurman and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as the history of leadership as practiced within the African American church. In his recent book, "Ethical Leadership: The Quest for Character, Civility and Community," Fluker asserts that 21st century leaders not only need to be able to work collectively across boundaries, but they also need to understand the important roles spirituality, tradition and story play in leadership. Fluker is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Ethical Leadership at the Boston University School of Theology.